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Corprew Family History

Corprew Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Anglicized form of Walloon Carpreau, a nickname from Old French carprel and carpreau, a diminutive form of Old Picard carpre ‘carp’, perhaps for a fish merchant.

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


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Where is the Corprew family from?

You can see how Corprew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corprew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Corprew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Corprew families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Corprew's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Corprew families in 1840.
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What did your Corprew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corprew. 52% of Corprew men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Corprew women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corprew were Chauffeur and Laborer.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Stevedore
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Delivery
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corprew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corprew 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Corprew. 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 710 military records available for the last name Corprew. For the veterans among your Corprew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corprew lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Corprew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Corprew in 1947 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corprew 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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