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Corgey Family History

Corgey 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: Corney, Corley, Corey, Forgey, Corsey, Cowley, Carey, Torney, Cerney

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Where is the Corgey family from?

You can see how Corgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corgey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corgey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Corgey families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Corgey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Corgey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corgey 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 Corgey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corgey. 50% of Corgey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Corgey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Corgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corgey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Corgey. 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 49 military records available for the last name Corgey. For the veterans among your Corgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corgey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Corgey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Corgey in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corgey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corgey 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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