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Correy Family History

Correy Name Meaning

from Ó Corra or Ó Corraidh see Corr . reduced form of McCorry (Mac Corraidh or Mac Gothraidh). see Corrie . see Cory .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Corney, Correa, Corley, Forrey, Corey, Courey, Corsey, Corry, Currey

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Where is the Correy family from?

You can see how Correy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Correy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Correy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Correy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 31% of all the recorded Correy's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Correy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Correy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Correy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Correy. 38% of Correy men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Correy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Correy were Grocer and Grocer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Grocer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Grocer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Correy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Correy 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Correy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 551 military records available for the last name Correy. For the veterans among your Correy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Correy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Correy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Correy in 1958 was 36, and 99 in 2004.

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