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Coro Family History

Coro Name Meaning

Spanish: probably a nickname or a metonymic occupational name from coro ‘choir’. In Spain this name is found especially in Asturias and western Andalusia. Variant of Coron 1 a surname of French origin. Compare Corro

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


Similar surnames: Toro, Corzo, Caro, Coto, Moro, Corso, Cora, Doro, Cobo, Coco

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Where is the Coro family from?

You can see how Coro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Coro families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coro. 35% of Coro men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Coro women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coro were Barber 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coro. For the veterans among your Coro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Coro in 1963 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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