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Corten Family History

Corten Surname Meaning

see Corton.

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


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Where is the Corten family from?

You can see how Corten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corten families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Corten families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Corten's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corten 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 Corten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corten. 41% of Corten men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Corten women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corten were Teacher and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Corten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corten 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Corten. 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 76 military records available for the last name Corten. For the veterans among your Corten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Corten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Corten in 1969 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corten 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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