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Corshan Family History

Corshan 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: Worsham, Horsman, Crehan, Colahan, Forhan, Cohan, Corban, Forshaw

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Where is the Corshan family from?

You can see how Corshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Corshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Corshan families living in Radnorshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Corshan's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Corshan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corshan 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 24 census records available for the last name Corshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corshan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Corshan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Corshan. For the veterans among your Corshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corshan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corshan

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