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Cortopassi Family History

Cortopassi Surname Meaning

Italian: probably from corto ‘short’ + passo ‘step’ hence a nickname for someone who shuffled.

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


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Where is the Cortopassi family from?

You can see how Cortopassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortopassi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cortopassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Cortopassi families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cortopassi's in USA. California had the highest population of Cortopassi families in 1920.
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What did your Cortopassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortopassi. 25% of Cortopassi men worked as a Proprietor and 29% of Cortopassi women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cortopassi were Mechanic and Store Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Store Saleslady
    15%

What Cortopassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Cortopassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortopassi 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Cortopassi. 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 271 military records available for the last name Cortopassi. For the veterans among your Cortopassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortopassi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cortopassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cortopassi in 1961 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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