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Cortez Ruiz Family History

Cortez Ruiz 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: Corter, Cortesi, Cortez, Cortelyou, Porter, Porteous, Corner, Carter

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Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Cortez Ruiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cortez Ruiz in 2000 was 43, and 60 in 2004.

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