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Corston Family History

Corston Surname Meaning

From Coston (Norfolk) recorded as Kareston in 1198 and as Corestone in 125 from Corston in Strathmiglo (Fife).

From any of the places named Corston in Shrops, Somerset, and Wilts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corston family from?

You can see how Corston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Corston families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Corston's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Corston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corston 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 Corston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistantbutcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corston. 50% of Corston men worked as a Shop Assistantbutcher and 72% of Corston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corston were Groom and Working Partner Ladies Out.

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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

  • Shop Assistantbutcher
    50%
  • Groom
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Prop General Stores Ret
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Working Partner Ladies Out
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corston 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Corston. 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 366 military records available for the last name Corston. For the veterans among your Corston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corston lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Corston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Corston in 1970 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corston 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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