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Corliss Family History

Corliss Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): nickname for a carefree person from Old Norse korlauss ‘careless’. Compare Carless.

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


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Where is the Corliss family from?

You can see how Corliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corliss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Corliss families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Corliss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corliss families in 1891.
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What did your Corliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corliss. 100% of Corliss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corliss. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Corliss. For the veterans among your Corliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corliss lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Corliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Corliss in 1942 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corliss 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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