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Cormie Family History

Cormie Surname Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps related to Gaelic cormach ‘brewer’ or a variant of either Cormack or Comrie; apparently in some cases of French origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cormie family from?

You can see how Cormie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cormie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cormie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 16 Cormie families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cormie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cormie families in 1911.
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What did your Cormie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cormie. 36% of Cormie men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Cormie women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cormie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cormie 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Cormie. 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 287 military records available for the last name Cormie. For the veterans among your Cormie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cormie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cormie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cormie in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cormie 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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