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Corpe Family History

Corpe Name Meaning

English: variant of Corp .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Corke, Coupe, Corne, Corte, Corse, Corp, Coke, Coup, Cords, Cordle

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Where is the Corpe family from?

You can see how Corpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Corpe families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corpe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Corpe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corpe. 30% of Corpe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Corpe women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Real Estate Broker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Corpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpe 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Corpe. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Corpe. For the veterans among your Corpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpe lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Corpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Corpe in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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