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Cortesi Family History

Cortesi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cortese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cortesi family from?

You can see how Cortesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortesi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cortesi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortesi's in USA. California had the highest population of Cortesi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cortesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortesi. 31% of Cortesi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cortesi women worked as a Typist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Plasterer
    9%
  • Presser
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Cortesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cortesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortesi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 789 immigration records available for the last name Cortesi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Cortesi. For the veterans among your Cortesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortesi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cortesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cortesi in 1957 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortesi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortesi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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