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Correia Family History

Correia Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from correia ‘leather strap, belt, rein, shoelace’ (from Latin corrigia ‘fastening’ from corrigere ‘to straighten, to correct’)

applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such articles.

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


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Where is the Correia family from?

You can see how Correia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Correia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Correia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Correia family living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Correia's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Correia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Correia 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 Correia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Correia. 28% of Correia men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Correia women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Correia were Weaver 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    9%
  • Spinner
    9%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Correia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Correia 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Correia. 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 Correia. For the veterans among your Correia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Correia lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Correia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Correia in 1941 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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