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Corl Family History

Corl Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Karl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Corl family from?

You can see how Corl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Corl families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Corl's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Corl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corl 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 Corl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corl. 24% of Corl men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Corl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corl were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Corl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corl 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Corl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Corl. For the veterans among your Corl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Corl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Corl in 1958 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corl 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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