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Corra Family History

Corra Surname Meaning

Italian (Corrà): from a short form of the personal name Corrado.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Corra family from?

You can see how Corra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Corra families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corra 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 Corra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corra. 39% of Corra 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
    39%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

What Corra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corra 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Corra. 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 237 military records available for the last name Corra. For the veterans among your Corra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corra lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Corra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corra in 1951 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corra 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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