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Cortiz Family History

Cortiz 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: Ortiz, Corti, Cortez, Cortis, Curtis, Cortina, Cortes, Corte, Cort

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Where is the Cortiz family from?

You can see how Cortiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cortiz families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cortiz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cortiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortiz 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 Cortiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cortiz. 82% of Cortiz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    82%
  • Electrican
    19%

What Cortiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Cortiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortiz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cortiz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cortiz. For the veterans among your Cortiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortiz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Cortiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cortiz in 1969 was 68, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortiz 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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