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Corody Family History

Corody 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: Coody, Cordy, Goody, Corona, Corby, Cord, Moody, Corda, Corney

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Where is the Corody family from?

You can see how Corody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Corody families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Corody's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corody families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corody 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 54 census records available for the last name Corody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corody 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Corody. 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 6 military records available for the last name Corody. For the veterans among your Corody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corody lifespan?

Average Corody life expectancy in 1967 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corody 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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