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Corhitt Family History

Corhitt 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: Corbitt, Corbett, Corlett, Cornutt, Morfitt, Porritt, Corbit, Cornett

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Where is the Corhitt family from?

You can see how Corhitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corhitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Corhitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Corhitt family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corhitt's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Corhitt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Corhitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corhitt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Corhitt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Corhitt. For the veterans among your Corhitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corhitt lifespan?

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