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Cormey Family History

Cormey 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: Corney, Corley, Tormey, Comey, Corey, Corsey, Cowley, Carey, Torney

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Where is the Cormey family from?

You can see how Cormey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cormey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cormey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cormey family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cormey's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Cormey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cormey 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 Cormey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cormey. 60% of Cormey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Cormey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Cormey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cormey 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Cormey. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cormey. For the veterans among your Cormey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cormey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cormey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cormey in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cormey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cormey 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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