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Cortright Family History

Cortright Surname Meaning

Variant of Courtright a surname of Dutch origin. Compare Kortright. Perhaps also an altered form of English Cartwright.

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


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Where is the Cortright family from?

You can see how Cortright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cortright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Cortright families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Cortright's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cortright families in 1891.
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What did your Cortright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cortright. 100% of Cortright 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cortright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortright 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Cortright. 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 Cortright. For the veterans among your Cortright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortright lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cortright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cortright in 1957 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortright 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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