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Corys Family History

Corys 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: Cords, Corns, Forys, Borys, Corts, Cory, Boris, Boros, Corse, Corn

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Where is the Corys family from?

You can see how Corys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corys family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Corys family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Corys's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Corys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corys 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 57 census records available for the last name Corys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corys 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Corys. 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 Corys. For the veterans among your Corys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corys lifespan?

Average Corys life expectancy in 1965 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corys 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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