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Cortaz Family History

Cortaz 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: Cortez, Cotta, Cortes, Corte, Corda, Costa, Portal, Cort, Corral

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Where is the Cortaz family from?

You can see how Cortaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cortaz family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cortaz's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Cortaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortaz 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 66 census records available for the last name Cortaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortaz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cortaz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cortaz. For the veterans among your Cortaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortaz 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortaz

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