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Coreman Family History

Coreman 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: Coleman, Copeman, Corfman, Boreman, Foreman, Moreman, Corman, Cornman

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Where is the Coreman family from?

You can see how Coreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coreman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coreman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Coreman families living in Ontario. This was about 27% of all the recorded Coreman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coreman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coreman 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 Coreman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coreman. 67% of Coreman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Coreman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Coreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coreman 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Coreman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Coreman. For the veterans among your Coreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coreman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Coreman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Coreman in 1964 was 78, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coreman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coreman 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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