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Corrow Family History

Corrow Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Caron or of its variant or altered form Carron. Compare Carrow.

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


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Where is the Corrow family from?

You can see how Corrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Corrow families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Corrow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corrow 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 Corrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corrow. 37% of Corrow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Corrow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corrow were Machinist 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Corrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corrow 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Corrow. 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 296 military records available for the last name Corrow. For the veterans among your Corrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corrow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Corrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Corrow in 1955 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corrow 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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