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Corcelius Family History

Corcelius 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: Cornelius, Crecelius, Cornelious, Chelius, Corliss, Cornelio

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Where is the Corcelius family from?

You can see how Corcelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corcelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corcelius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Corcelius families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Corcelius's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Corcelius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corcelius 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 Corcelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corcelius. 100% of Corcelius men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Corcelius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Corcelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corcelius 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Corcelius. 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 70 military records available for the last name Corcelius. For the veterans among your Corcelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corcelius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Corcelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Corcelius in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corcelius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corcelius 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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