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Corsano Family History

Corsano 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: Corsaro, Corsino, Cordano, Cassano, Soriano, Morgano, Corban, Morano

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Where is the Corsano family from?

You can see how Corsano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corsano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Corsano families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Corsano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corsano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsano 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 Corsano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corsano. 60% of Corsano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Corsano women worked as a Machine 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
    60%
  • Plasterer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Corsano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Corsano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsano 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Corsano. 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 104 military records available for the last name Corsano. For the veterans among your Corsano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsano lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Corsano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Corsano in 1967 was 89, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsano 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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