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Cortese Family History

Cortese Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname meaning ‘courteous polite’ a topographic name for a dweller at a court or a habitational name from any of numerous places in Italy named Corte (see Corte compare Cortes).

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


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Where is the Cortese family from?

You can see how Cortese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cortese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Cortese families living in Isle of Man. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cortese's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Cortese families in 1891.
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What did your Cortese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortese. 24% of Cortese men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Cortese women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cortese were Barber and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cortese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortese 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cortese. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cortese. For the veterans among your Cortese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortese lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cortese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cortese in 1942 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortese 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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