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Corvey Family History

Corvey 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: Corney, Corley, Covey, Corey, Convey, Carvey, Corsey, Curvey, Harvey

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Where is the Corvey family from?

You can see how Corvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corvey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Corvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Corvey families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Corvey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Corvey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corvey 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 621 census records available for the last name Corvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corvey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Corvey. 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 657 military records available for the last name Corvey. For the veterans among your Corvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corvey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Corvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Corvey in 1963 was 71, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corvey 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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