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Corsican Family History

Corsican Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cormican, Corrigan, Cousin, Cortina, Horsman, Corbin, Cortinas

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Where is the Corsican family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Corsican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsican 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Corsican. 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 military records available for the last name Corsican. For the veterans among your Corsican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsican lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Corsican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Corsican in 1974 was 81, and 88 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsican 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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