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Corlew Family History

Corlew Surname Meaning

English: variant of Carlow.

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


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Where is the Corlew family from?

You can see how Corlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corlew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corlew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Corlew families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Corlew's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corlew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corlew 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 Corlew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corlew. 32% of Corlew men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Corlew women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corlew were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Corlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corlew 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Corlew. 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 852 military records available for the last name Corlew. For the veterans among your Corlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corlew lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Corlew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Corlew in 1952 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corlew 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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