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Kortje Family History

Kortje 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: Korte, Koetje, Kort, Corte, Forte, Porte, Kortum, Bortle, Kortan

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Where is the Kortje family from?

You can see how Kortje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kortje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kortje families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kortje's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kortje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kortje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kortje ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kortje ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kortje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortje 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kortje. 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 129 military records available for the last name Kortje. For the veterans among your Kortje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortje lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kortje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kortje in 1964 was 71, and 102 in 2004.

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