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Corfell Family History

Corfell 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: Cornell, Corbell, Cordell, Correll, Corwell, Coryell, Coriell, Corell

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Where is the Corfell family from?

You can see how Corfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corfell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Corfell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corfell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corfell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Corfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corfell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Corfell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Corfell. For the veterans among your Corfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corfell

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