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Corton Family History

Corton Name Meaning

variant of Curtin (2). from one or more of the various places named Corton such as Corton (Suffolk) Corton Denham (Somerset) Corton in Boyton and Corton Manor in Hilmarton (both Wilts) and Corton in Portisham (Dorset).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Orton, Colton, Cotton, Worton, Cordon, Morton, Norton, Horton, Carton

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Where is the Corton family from?

You can see how Corton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Corton families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corton. 25% of Corton men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Corton women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corton were Clerk and Farm 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Corton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corton 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Corton. 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 507 military records available for the last name Corton. For the veterans among your Corton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Corton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corton in 1964 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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