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Corshen Family History

Corshen 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: Corse, Coursen, Cohen, Goshen, Corson, Worthen, Carsten, Corsey

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Where is the Corshen family from?

You can see how Corshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corshen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Corshen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Corshen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corshen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corshen 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 14 census records available for the last name Corshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corshen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Corshen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Corshen. For the veterans among your Corshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corshen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Corshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Corshen in 1970 was 63, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corshen 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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