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Corgiat Family History

Corgiat 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: Cornia, Coria, Corgan, Borgia, Corbitt, Corbit, Cordial, Horvat

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Where is the Corgiat family from?

You can see how Corgiat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corgiat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corgiat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Corgiat families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Corgiat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Corgiat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corgiat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corgiat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corgiat. 60% of Corgiat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Corgiat women worked as a Manager. .

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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
    60%
  • Accountant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Corgiat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corgiat 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Corgiat. 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 100 military records available for the last name Corgiat. For the veterans among your Corgiat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corgiat lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Corgiat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Corgiat in 1961 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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