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Corran Family History

Corran Surname Meaning

see Corrin. from Ó Corráin or Ó Corraidhín see Curran. see Curwen.

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


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Where is the Corran family from?

You can see how Corran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Corran families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Corran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corran families in 1911.
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What did your Corran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corran. 100% of Corran men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Corran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corran 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Corran. 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 340 military records available for the last name Corran. For the veterans among your Corran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Corran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Corran in 1968 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corran 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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