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Corhan Family History

Corhan 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: Forhan, Cohan, Corban, Corgan, Coran, Corman, Norman, Mohan, Organ

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Where is the Corhan family from?

You can see how Corhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Corhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Corhan families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Corhan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Corhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corhan 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 Corhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corhan. 67% of Corhan men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Corhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Corhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corhan 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Corhan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Corhan. For the veterans among your Corhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Corhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Corhan in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corhan 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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