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Corjay Family History

Corjay 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: Conway, Corby, Corda, Corney, Corral, Corley, Cray, Corban, Borja

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Where is the Corjay family from?

You can see how Corjay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corjay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Corjay families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Corjay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Corjay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corjay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Corjay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corjay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Corjay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Corjay. For the veterans among your Corjay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corjay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Corjay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Corjay in 1964 was 53, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corjay 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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