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Corpus Name Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish corpus ‘feast of Corpus Christi’ (from Latin corpus ‘body’) i.e. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament or Body of Christ observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday an important Christian liturgical solemnity.

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


Similar surnames: Corpuz, Korus, Cyrus, Corona, Norkus, Cords, Markus, Corris, Copps

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Where is the Corpus family from?

You can see how Corpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corpus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Corpus families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Corpus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corpus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corpus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corpus. 50% of Corpus women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corpus. 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 Corpus. For the veterans among your Corpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Corpus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Corpus in 1942 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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