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Corthay Family History

Corthay 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: Worthy, Northway, Northey, Northam, Wortham, Forshay, Cordray, Cotham

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Where is the Corthay family from?

You can see how Corthay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corthay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Corthay families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Corthay's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Corthay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Corthay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corthay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Corthay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Corthay. For the veterans among your Corthay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corthay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Corthay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Corthay in 1981 was 93, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corthay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corthay 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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