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Corwey Family History

Corwey 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, Cowey, Corey, Corsey, Conway, Cowley, Carey, Torney

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Where is the Corwey family from?

You can see how Corwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corwey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Corwey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corwey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Corwey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corwey 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 28 census records available for the last name Corwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corwey 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Corwey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Corwey. For the veterans among your Corwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corwey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Corwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corwey in 1990 was 81, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corwey 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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