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Corie Family History

Corie 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: Corse, Corte, Corrie, Comrie, Corne, Cowie, Core, Corio, Coria, Borie

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Where is the Corie family from?

You can see how Corie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Corie families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Corie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corie 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 Corie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corie. 25% of Corie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Corie women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corie were Proprietor and Pony Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • Pony Operator
    50%

What Corie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Corie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corie 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Corie. 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 128 military records available for the last name Corie. For the veterans among your Corie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Corie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Corie in 1968 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corie 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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