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Corpier Family History

Corpier 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: Cormier, Cordier, Cooper, Corner, Portier, Cordner, Mortier, Carrier

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Where is the Corpier family from?

You can see how Corpier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corpier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Corpier families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Corpier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corpier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpier 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 Corpier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corpier. 60% of Corpier men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Corpier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Corpier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Corpier. 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 123 military records available for the last name Corpier. For the veterans among your Corpier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Corpier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Corpier in 1967 was 58, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corpier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corpier 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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