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Corroy Family History

Corroy 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: Conroy, Corboy, Corry, Corrow, Corron, Carro, Cerro, Carrow, Corby

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Where is the Corroy family from?

You can see how Corroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corroy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Corroy families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Corroy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Corroy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corroy 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 Corroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corroy. 100% of Corroy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Corroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corroy 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Corroy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Corroy. For the veterans among your Corroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corroy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Corroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Corroy in 1964 was 85, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corroy 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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