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Corry Family History

Corry Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): shortened Anglicized form of Ó Corra or Ó Corraidh see Corr. Alternatively a shortened and altered form of McCorry.

Scottish: variant of Corrie.

Americanized form of Arabic Khoury or Khouri ‘priest’.

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


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Where is the Corry family from?

You can see how Corry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 127 Corry families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Corry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corry 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 Corry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corry. 31% of Corry men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Corry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corry were Assistant Barman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Medical Practitioner
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%
  • Assistant Barman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Corry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Corry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corry 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 Corry. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Corry. For the veterans among your Corry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corry lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Corry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Corry in 1944 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corry 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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