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Coriell Family History

Coriell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname presumably French Querelle ‘quarrel’ a nickname for a quarrelsome man. Compare Coryell.

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


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Where is the Coriell family from?

You can see how Coriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coriell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coriell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Coriell families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Coriell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Coriell families in 1891.
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What did your Coriell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coriell. 42% of Coriell men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Coriell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coriell were Manager and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Attendant
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

What Coriell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coriell 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Coriell. 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 648 military records available for the last name Coriell. For the veterans among your Coriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coriell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Coriell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Coriell in 1946 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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