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Corcoram Family History

Corcoram 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: Corcoran, Cockram, Morcom, Corona, Corral, Cochran, Tortora, Colcord

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Where is the Corcoram family from?

You can see how Corcoram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corcoram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Corcoram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Corcoram families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corcoram's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Corcoram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corcoram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Corcoram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corcoram 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Corcoram. 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 23 military records available for the last name Corcoram. For the veterans among your Corcoram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corcoram lifespan?

Average Corcoram life expectancy in 1981 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corcoram ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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