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Corsen Family History

Corsen 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: Corse, Coursen, Corson, Corsey, Coren, Corser, Cousin, Olsen, Cowden

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Where is the Corsen family from?

You can see how Corsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Corsen families living in New Hampshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Corsen's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Corsen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corsen. 53% of Corsen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
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What Corsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsen 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Corsen. 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 200 military records available for the last name Corsen. For the veterans among your Corsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Corsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Corsen in 1963 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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