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Corriea Family History

Corriea Surname Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese Correia.

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


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Where is the Corriea family from?

You can see how Corriea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corriea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Corriea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Corriea families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Corriea's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Corriea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corriea 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 Corriea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corriea. 58% of Corriea men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Corriea women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corriea were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Corriea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corriea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corriea 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Corriea. 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 262 military records available for the last name Corriea. For the veterans among your Corriea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corriea lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Corriea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Corriea in 1961 was 64, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corriea 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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