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Corvison Family History

Corvison 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, Corvin, Orrison, Jordison, Corvino, Morrison, Morison

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Where is the Corvison family from?

You can see how Corvison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corvison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corvison families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Corvison families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corvison's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Corvison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Corvison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corvison 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Corvison. 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 1 military records available for the last name Corvison. For the veterans among your Corvison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corvison lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Corvison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Corvison in 1983 was 51, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corvison 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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