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Corseley Family History

Corseley 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: Worsley, Horsley, Corley, Cornely, Corsey, Moseley, Corsello, Cokeley

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Where is the Corseley family from?

You can see how Corseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corseley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Corseley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Corseley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corseley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corseley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Corseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corseley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corseley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Corseley. For the veterans among your Corseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corseley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corseley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corseley

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