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Corvan Family History

Corvan 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: Corban, Corvin, Corgan, Coran, Morvan, Corman, Covan, Norman, Horvat

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Where is the Corvan family from?

You can see how Corvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Corvan families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Corvan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corvan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corvan 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 Corvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corvan. 100% of Corvan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Corvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corvan 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Corvan. 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 157 military records available for the last name Corvan. For the veterans among your Corvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corvan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Corvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corvan in 1956 was 43, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corvan 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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