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Corti Family History

Corti Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from corto ‘short’ from Latin curtis.

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


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Where is the Corti family from?

You can see how Corti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corti family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Corti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Corti families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Corti's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Corti families in 1880.
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What did your Corti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corti. 38% of Corti men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Corti women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corti were Foreman and Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Canner
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Corti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Corti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corti. 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 915 military records available for the last name Corti. For the veterans among your Corti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Corti in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corti 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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