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Corsly Family History

Corsly 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: Corsey, Worsley, Corse, Corby, Horsley, Corney, Cossey, Corley

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Where is the Corsly family from?

You can see how Corsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corsly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Corsly family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Corsly's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Corsly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsly 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 55 census records available for the last name Corsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsly 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 Corsly. 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 4 military records available for the last name Corsly. For the veterans among your Corsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsly 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 Corsly

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