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Corrao Family History

Corrao Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): shortened form of Corrado.

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


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Where is the Corrao family from?

You can see how Corrao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrao family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Corrao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Corrao families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Corrao's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corrao families in 1891.
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What did your Corrao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corrao. 17% of Corrao men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Corrao women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corrao were Fisherman and Sewing Operator.

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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
    17%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Fisherman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    27%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Finisher
    14%
  • Sewing Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corrao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corrao 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corrao. 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 882 military records available for the last name Corrao. For the veterans among your Corrao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corrao lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Corrao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Corrao in 1947 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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