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Corthay Family History

Corthay 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: Worthy, Northway, Northey, Northam, Wortham, Forshay, Cordray, Cotham, Worthan, Worthey

118	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
29	Immigration Records
62	Census and Voter Lists
89	Member Trees

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Where is the Corthay family from?

You can see how Corthay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corthay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Corthay families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Corthay's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Corthay families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corthay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Corthay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 62 census records available for the last name Corthay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corthay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Corthay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 20 military records available for the last name Corthay. For the veterans among your Corthay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corthay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Corthay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Corthay in 1981 was 93, and 70 in 1993.

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Corthay Surname Meaning

Where is the Corthay family from?

What Corthay family records will you find?

What is the average Corthay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Corthay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Corthay in 1981 was 93, and 70 in 1993.

Corthay Family History

Corthay Surname Meaning

318 record(s) for Corthay

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Where is the Corthay family from?

What Corthay family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Corthay lifespan?

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Corthay Surname Meaning

318 record(s) for Corthay

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Where is the Corthay family from?

What Corthay family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Corthay family history

What is the average Corthay lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Corthay family tree

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