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Cortona Family History

Cortona 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: Cortina, Corona, Orton, Colton, Cotton, Worton, Fortuna, Cordon

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Where is the Cortona family from?

You can see how Cortona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cortona family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cortona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Cortona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortona 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Cortona. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cortona. For the veterans among your Cortona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortona lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Cortona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cortona in 1969 was 76, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortona 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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