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Corless Family History

Corless Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Corliss.

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


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Where is the Corless family from?

You can see how Corless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 829 Corless families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Corless's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corless families in 1891.
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What did your Corless 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 Corless. 28% of Corless men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Corless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corless were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Coal Hewer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Corless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Corless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corless 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corless. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Corless. For the veterans among your Corless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corless lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Corless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corless in 1957 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corless 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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