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Corlen Family History

Corlen 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: Corlew, Corley, Colen, Coren, Carlen, Collen, Corle, Coplen, Cowley

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Where is the Corlen family from?

You can see how Corlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Corlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Corlen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Corlen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Corlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corlen 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 Corlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corlen. 58% of Corlen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Corlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Corlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corlen 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Corlen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Corlen. For the veterans among your Corlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corlen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Corlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Corlen in 1988 was 78, and 83 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corlen 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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