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Corhn Family History

Corhn 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: Corn, Coran, Coren, Cohn, Corin, John, Horn, Caron, Corse, Moron

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Where is the Corhn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corhn 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 did your Corhn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Corhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corhn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Corhn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Corhn. For the veterans among your Corhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corhn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Corhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Corhn in 1963 was 83, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corhn 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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