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Corrigall Family History

Corrigall Surname Meaning

from Corrigall in Harray (Orkney Mainland).

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


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You can see how Corrigall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrigall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corrigall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Corrigall families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corrigall's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Corrigall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corrigall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corrigall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corrigall. 67% of Corrigall men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • F Son
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 326 immigration records available for the last name Corrigall. 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 169 military records available for the last name Corrigall. For the veterans among your Corrigall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corrigall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Corrigall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Corrigall in 1969 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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