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Corsette Family History

Corsette 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: Corsetti, Cornette, Cossette, Corbett, Lorette, Corrente, Dorsett

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Where is the Corsette family from?

You can see how Corsette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corsette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Corsette families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Corsette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corsette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsette 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 Corsette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corsette. 50% of Corsette men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Corsette women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corsette were Carpenter and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Corsette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Corsette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsette 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Corsette. 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 92 military records available for the last name Corsette. For the veterans among your Corsette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Corsette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Corsette in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsette 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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