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Cortton Family History

Cortton 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: Cotton, Colston, Orton, Colton, Worton, Cordon, Morton, Carlton

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Where is the Cortton family from?

You can see how Cortton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cortton families living in Tennessee. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cortton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cortton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cortton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cortton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cortton. For the veterans among your Cortton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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