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Corlton Family History

Corlton 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: Colton, Carlton, Coulton, Colston, Orton, Moulton, Holton, Chilton

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Where is the Corlton family from?

You can see how Corlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corlton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corlton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Corlton families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Corlton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corlton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corlton 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 Corlton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corlton. 47% of Corlton men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Corlton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corlton were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • House Wife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Corlton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Corlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corlton 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Corlton. 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 44 military records available for the last name Corlton. For the veterans among your Corlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corlton lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Corlton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Corlton in 1987 was 79, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corlton 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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