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Corpstein Family History

Corpstein 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: Hornstein, Ornstein, Bornstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Goldstein

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Where is the Corpstein family from?

You can see how Corpstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corpstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Corpstein families living in California. This was about 90% of all the recorded Corpstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Corpstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpstein 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 Corpstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corpstein. 100% of Corpstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corpstein women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

What Corpstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Corpstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpstein 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Corpstein. 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 96 military records available for the last name Corpstein. For the veterans among your Corpstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpstein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Corpstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Corpstein in 1961 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corpstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corpstein 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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