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Corthell Family History

Corthell Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Körtel from a pet form of the personal name Konrad.

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


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Where is the Corthell family from?

You can see how Corthell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corthell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corthell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Corthell families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Corthell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Corthell families in 1891.
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What did your Corthell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corthell. 100% of Corthell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corthell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corthell 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Corthell. 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 587 military records available for the last name Corthell. For the veterans among your Corthell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corthell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Corthell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Corthell in 1962 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corthell 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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