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Corey Family History

Corey Surname Meaning

English: possibly from the Old Norse personal names Kori (of unexplained etymology) or Kári (from kárr ‘curl’ or ‘quarrelsome’). Alternatively, a habitational name from one or more of Curry Mallet or Curry Rivel (Somerset), West Curry or Cory in Morwenstow (Cornwall), or the river name in Coryton (Devon), all of which have early spellings with -o-.

Irish (Down; Tyrone): variant of Curry.

Americanized form of Arabic Khoury or Khouri ‘priest’. Compare Cory and Korey.

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


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Where is the Corey family from?

You can see how Corey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Corey families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Corey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corey families in 1891.
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What did your Corey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corey. 34% of Corey men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Corey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corey were Carpenter (builders) and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter (builders)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Home Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 83,000 census records available for the last name Corey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corey 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Corey. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Corey. For the veterans among your Corey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Corey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corey in 1942 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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