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Corriher Family History

Corriher Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Carraher.

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


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Where is the Corriher family from?

You can see how Corriher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corriher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Corriher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Corriher families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Corriher's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Corriher families in 1891.
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What did your Corriher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hemmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corriher. 67% of Corriher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corriher women worked as a Hemmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hemmer
    100%

What Corriher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corriher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corriher 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Corriher. 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 493 military records available for the last name Corriher. For the veterans among your Corriher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corriher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corriher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Corriher in 1963 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corriher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corriher 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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