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Corpes Family History

Corpes 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, Corpus, Copes, Corpe, Coppes, Cooper, Forbes, Coates

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Where is the Corpes family from?

You can see how Corpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Corpes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Corpes families living in Hampshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Corpes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Corpes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpes 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 Corpes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corpes. 100% of Corpes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Corpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpes 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Corpes. 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 45 military records available for the last name Corpes. For the veterans among your Corpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Corpes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Corpes in 1958 was 41, and 30 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corpes 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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