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Cortis Family History

Cortis Surname Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): variant of Cortes.

Maltese: of Italian (Sicilian) origin probably the same as Cortese.

English (Cornwall): variant of Curtis.

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


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Where is the Cortis family from?

You can see how Cortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cortis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Cortis families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cortis's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cortis families in 1891.
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What did your Cortis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cortis. 100% of Cortis men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Cortis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cortis. 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 543 military records available for the last name Cortis. For the veterans among your Cortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Cortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cortis in 1969 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortis 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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