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Corwa Family History

Corwa 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: Corda, Corea, Coria, Cora, Corra, Corsa, Conway, Mora, Cotta, Bora

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Where is the Corwa family from?

You can see how Corwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corwa family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Corwa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Corwa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corwa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corwa 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 8 census records available for the last name Corwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corwa 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Corwa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Corwa. For the veterans among your Corwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corwa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corwa 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 Corwa

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