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Corsa Family History

Corsa Surname Meaning

Italian (Apulia): from the feminine form of Corso.

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


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Where is the Corsa family from?

You can see how Corsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Corsa families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corsa's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Corsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsa 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 Corsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corsa. 29% of Corsa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Corsa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corsa were Chauffeur and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Helper
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Corsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsa 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Corsa. 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 477 military records available for the last name Corsa. For the veterans among your Corsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Corsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corsa in 1957 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsa 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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