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Cortez Family History

Cortez Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Cortés (see Cortes).

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


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Where is the Cortez family from?

You can see how Cortez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cortez families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cortez's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cortez families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortez 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 Cortez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortez. 44% of Cortez men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Cortez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cortez were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Salesman
    2%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Cortez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Cortez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortez 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Cortez. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Cortez. For the veterans among your Cortez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortez lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cortez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cortez in 1942 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortez 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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