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Corin Family History

Corin Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall) and French: perhaps from the French personal name Corin ultimately from Latin Quirinus (see Quirin).

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


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Where is the Corin family from?

You can see how Corin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 122 Corin families living in Cornwall. This was about 55% of all the recorded Corin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Corin families in 1891.
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What did your Corin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corin. 17% of Corin men worked as a Retired and 80% of Corin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corin were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Retired
    17%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Carpenter Electric Plant
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Corin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corin. 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 680 military records available for the last name Corin. For the veterans among your Corin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Corin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Corin in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corin 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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