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Corles Family History

Corles 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: Cortes, Cordes, Corlew, Corley, Carles, Corle, Corless, Curles

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Where is the Corles family from?

You can see how Corles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Corles families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Corles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corles 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 Corles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corles. 55% of Corles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Corles women 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Motorman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Corles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corles 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Corles. 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 101 military records available for the last name Corles. For the veterans among your Corles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1968, in the United States, Corles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Corles in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corles 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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