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Corta Family History

Corta Name 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: Cotta, Corte, Corda, Costa, Cort, Porta, Dorta, Cota, Horta, Corea

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Where is the Corta family from?

You can see how Corta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Corta families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Corta's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Corta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corta. 25% of Corta men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Corta women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corta were Salesman and Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Corta. For the veterans among your Corta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Corta in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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