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Corwise Family History

Corwise 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, Cornish, Corrie, Corris, Cowie, Carwile, Corliss, Cerise

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Where is the Corwise family from?

You can see how Corwise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corwise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Corwise family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Corwise's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Corwise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corwise 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 5 census records available for the last name Corwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corwise 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corwise. 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 Corwise. For the veterans among your Corwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corwise lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Corwise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Corwise in 1984 was 47, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corwise 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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