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Corty Family History

Corty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Corby, Corte, Cort, Coty, Carty, Corey, Corry, Corti, Corts, Cory

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Where is the Corty family from?

You can see how Corty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Corty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Corty family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Corty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corty 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 Corty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corty. 19% of Corty men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Corty women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corty were Janitor and School Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • School Teacher
    15%

What Corty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Corty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corty 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Corty. 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 319 military records available for the last name Corty. For the veterans among your Corty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Corty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corty in 1967 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corty 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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