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Corsica Family History

Corsica 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: Cortina, Cornia, Coria, Corsino, Corrick, Formica, Cormican, Corriea

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Where is the Corsica family from?

You can see how Corsica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Corsica families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Corsica's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corsica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsica 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 Corsica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Corsica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsica 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Corsica. 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 13 military records available for the last name Corsica. For the veterans among your Corsica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsica lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Corsica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corsica in 1969 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsica 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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