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Corlas Family History

Corlas 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: Colas, Coreas, Barlas, Porras, Cortes, Carras, Caras, Cordes, Corda

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Where is the Corlas family from?

You can see how Corlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corlas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Corlas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Corlas family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Corlas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corlas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corlas 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 320 census records available for the last name Corlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corlas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Corlas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Corlas. For the veterans among your Corlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corlas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Corlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corlas in 1968 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corlas 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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