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Kortner Family History

Kortner 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: Kostner, Ortner, Cortner, Fortner, Portner, Bortner, Korner, Porter

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Where is the Kortner family from?

You can see how Kortner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kortner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kortner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kortner families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kortner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kortner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kortner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kortner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kortner. 100% of Kortner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Kortner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortner 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Kortner. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kortner. For the veterans among your Kortner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kortner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kortner in 1966 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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