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Corres Family History

Corres 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: Torres, Cortes, Cordes, Correa, Corris, Forrest, Torre, Morris

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Where is the Corres family from?

You can see how Corres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corres family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Corres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Corres families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Corres's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Corres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corres. 32% of Corres men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Corres women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corres were Chauffer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labrador
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Chauffer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Corres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corres 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Corres. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Corres. For the veterans among your Corres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Corres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Corres in 1967 was 88, and 68 in 2002.

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