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Corwe Family History

Corwe 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: Corse, Corte, Corne, Core, Corle, Corpe, Corke, Cocke, Dore, Torre

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Where is the Corwe family from?

You can see how Corwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corwe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corwe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Corwe families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Corwe's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corwe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corwe 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 Corwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corwe. 50% of Corwe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Corwe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corwe were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Corwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Corwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corwe 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Corwe. 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 32 military records available for the last name Corwe. For the veterans among your Corwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corwe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Corwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Corwe in 1966 was 49, and 69 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corwe 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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