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Corfe Family History

Corfe Surname Meaning

from Corfe Castle or Corfe Mullen (Dorset) or Corfe (Somerset). see Corb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corfe family from?

You can see how Corfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corfe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Corfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Corfe families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Corfe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Corfe families in 1891.
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What did your Corfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corfe. 100% of Corfe men worked as a Carpenter and 70% of Corfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

What Corfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Corfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corfe 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Corfe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 420 military records available for the last name Corfe. For the veterans among your Corfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corfe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Corfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Corfe in 1965 was 62, and 91 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corfe 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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