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Corao Family History

Corao Name 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: Corzo, Corbo, Corio, Corvo, Coran, Corso, Coro, Cora, Corado, Colao

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Where is the Corao family from?

You can see how Corao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corao family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corao families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Corao families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Corao's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Corao families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corao. 34% of Corao men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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What Corao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Corao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corao 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Corao. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Corao. For the veterans among your Corao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corao lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Corao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Corao in 1978 was 75, and 86 in 1998.

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