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Kortright Family History

Kortright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Kortrijk (see Courtright). This surname is also found in Puerto Rico (and Mexico) where it was brought from NY.

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


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Where is the Kortright family from?

You can see how Kortright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kortright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kortright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kortright families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kortright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kortright families in 1891.
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What did your Kortright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kortright. 100% of Kortright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kortright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortright 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Kortright. 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 458 military records available for the last name Kortright. For the veterans among your Kortright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kortright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kortright in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kortright 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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