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Corrody Family History

Corrody 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: Conroy, Norrod, Corboy, Carmody, Corry, Corrado, Corrow, Corron

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Where is the Corrody family from?

You can see how Corrody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corrody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Corrody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Corrody families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Corrody's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corrody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corrody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corrody ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Corrody ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Corrody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corrody 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Corrody. 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 29 military records available for the last name Corrody. For the veterans among your Corrody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corrody lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Corrody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Corrody in 1973 was 74, and 68 in 2000.

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