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Corvy Family History

Corvy 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: Corby, Corvo, Corey, Corry, Corvi, Cory, Cordy, Carey, Corse, Corn

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Where is the Corvy family from?

You can see how Corvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corvy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Corvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Corvy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Corvy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Corvy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corvy 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 166 census records available for the last name Corvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corvy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Corvy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Corvy. For the veterans among your Corvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corvy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Corvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Corvy in 1978 was 85, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corvy 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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