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Corpe Family History

Corpe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Corp.

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


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Where is the Corpe family from?

You can see how Corpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Corpe families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Corpe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corpe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpe 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 Corpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corpe. 34% of Corpe men worked as a Lorry Driver and 89% of Corpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corpe were Shipping Clerk 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

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Colliery Ripper Heavy Worker Below
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Corpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Corpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpe 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Corpe. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Corpe. For the veterans among your Corpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpe lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Corpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Corpe in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corpe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corpe 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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