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Corrans Family History

Corrans 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: Porras, Torrens, Carras, Corral, Crans, Corkins, Corban, Corris

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Where is the Corrans family from?

You can see how Corrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Corrans families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corrans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corrans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corrans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Corrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corrans 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 Corrans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Corrans. For the veterans among your Corrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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