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Corum Family History

Corum Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Curham near Tiverton in Devon which is earlier recorded as Curreham and Correham.

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


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Where is the Corum family from?

You can see how Corum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Corum families living in Worcestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Corum's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Corum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corum 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 Corum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corum. 25% of Corum men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Corum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corum were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Beautician
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Corum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corum 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Corum. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Corum. For the veterans among your Corum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corum lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Corum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Corum in 1942 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corum 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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