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Cormay Family History

Cormay 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: Corman, Cormany, Norman, Conway, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Cosma, Orman

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Where is the Cormay family from?

You can see how Cormay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cormay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cormay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Cormay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cormay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cormay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Cormay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cormay 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cormay. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cormay. For the veterans among your Cormay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cormay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Cormay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cormay in 1960 was 57, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cormay 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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