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Cortelyou Family History

Cortelyou Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified French surname in the US also registered in the form Corteljou.

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


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Where is the Cortelyou family from?

You can see how Cortelyou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortelyou family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cortelyou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Cortelyou families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cortelyou's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cortelyou families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortelyou 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 Cortelyou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortelyou. 70% of Cortelyou men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cortelyou women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Carpenter
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cortelyou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cortelyou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortelyou 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Cortelyou. 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 448 military records available for the last name Cortelyou. For the veterans among your Cortelyou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortelyou lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cortelyou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cortelyou in 1960 was 63, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortelyou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortelyou 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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