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Coryea Family History

Coryea Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coryea family from?

You can see how Coryea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coryea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coryea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Coryea families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Coryea's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Coryea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coryea 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 Coryea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coryea. 56% of Coryea men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Coryea women worked as a H. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coryea were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Coryea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Coryea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coryea 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Coryea. 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 259 military records available for the last name Coryea. For the veterans among your Coryea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coryea lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Coryea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coryea in 1952 was 31, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coryea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coryea 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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