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Corrington Family History

Corrington Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Carrington or a habitational name from some other place now lost. See also Currington.

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


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Where is the Corrington family from?

You can see how Corrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corrington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Corrington family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corrington's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Corrington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corrington 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 Corrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corrington. 24% of Corrington men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Corrington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corrington were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Corrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corrington 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Corrington. 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 599 military records available for the last name Corrington. For the veterans among your Corrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corrington lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Corrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Corrington in 1944 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corrington 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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