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Corriston Family History

Corriston 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: Christon, Ormiston, Corrington, Orrison, Morrison, Morrisson, Colston

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Where is the Corriston family from?

You can see how Corriston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corriston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corriston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Corriston families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Corriston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corriston families in 1880.
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What did your Corriston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corriston. 30% of Corriston men worked as an Upholsterer and 100% of Corriston women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    30%
  • Butcher
    30%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Sales Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corriston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corriston 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Corriston. 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 192 military records available for the last name Corriston. For the veterans among your Corriston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corriston lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Corriston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Corriston in 1952 was 46, and 58 in 2003.

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