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Corlee Family History

Corlee 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: Corlew, Corley, Colee, Corle, Curlee, Conlee, Cowley, Cole, Corner

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Where is the Corlee family from?

You can see how Corlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Corlee families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Corlee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corlee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corlee 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 Corlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corlee. 45% of Corlee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Corlee women worked as an Assistant.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    100%

What Corlee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Corlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corlee 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Corlee. 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 64 military records available for the last name Corlee. For the veterans among your Corlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corlee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Corlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Corlee in 1959 was 42, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corlee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corlee 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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