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Corleis Family History

Corleis 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: Corless, Cortes, Corbeil, Cordes, Corlew, Corley, Correia, Curless

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Where is the Corleis family from?

You can see how Corleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corleis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corleis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Corleis family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Corleis's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Corleis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corleis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corleis. 100% of Corleis men worked as a Stock Clerk. .

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Corleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corleis 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Corleis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Corleis. For the veterans among your Corleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corleis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Corleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corleis in 1976 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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