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Corsun Family History

Corsun 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: Corson, Cousin, Fortun, Corse, Corn, Cordon, Coursen, Courson, Corbin

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Where is the Corsun family from?

You can see how Corsun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corsun families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Corsun family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Corsun's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corsun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Corsun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsun 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Corsun. 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 33 military records available for the last name Corsun. For the veterans among your Corsun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Corsun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Corsun in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsun 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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