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Corydon Family History

Corydon 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: Cordon, Gordon, Cardon, Condon, Bordon, Congdon, Cordone, Claydon

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Where is the Corydon family from?

You can see how Corydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Corydon families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Corydon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Corydon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corydon 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 Corydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corydon. 50% of Corydon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Corydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Corydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corydon 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Corydon. 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 106 military records available for the last name Corydon. For the veterans among your Corydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corydon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Corydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corydon in 1965 was 61, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corydon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corydon 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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