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Corrins Family History

Corrins 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: Corkins, Corris, Corrin, Morris, Cortina, Norris, Torrens, Corrie

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Where is the Corrins family from?

You can see how Corrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corrins families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Corrins family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corrins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Corrins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Corrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corrins 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Corrins. 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 35 military records available for the last name Corrins. For the veterans among your Corrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corrins lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Corrins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Corrins in 1988 was 78, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corrins 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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