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Correl Family History

Correl 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: Carrel, Correa, Corral, Correll, Worrel, Borel, Torre, Cornell

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Where is the Correl family from?

You can see how Correl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Correl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Correl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Correl families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Correl's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Correl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Correl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Correl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Correl. 37% of Correl men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Correl women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Correl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Correl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Correl 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Correl. 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 232 military records available for the last name Correl. For the veterans among your Correl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Correl lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Correl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Correl in 1989 was 55, and 38 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Correl 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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