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Corren Family History

Corren Surname Meaning

see Curwen. from Ó Corráin or Ó Corraidhín see Curran.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corren family from?

You can see how Corren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Corren families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Corren's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corren. 50% of Corren men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Corren women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corren 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Corren. 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 186 military records available for the last name Corren. For the veterans among your Corren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Corren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Corren in 1966 was 66, and 92 in 2003.

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