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Corwin Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): metonymic occupational name from Middle English corduan cordewan ‘leather from Cordova’ made of goatskin and typically used in making shoes. Compare Cordner .

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


Similar surnames: Corvin, Corbin, Corin, Costin, Cowin, Hortin, Morfin, Colvin, Corron

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Where is the Corwin family from?

You can see how Corwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Corwin families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Corwin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Corwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corwin. 100% of Corwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Corwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corwin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Corwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Corwin. For the veterans among your Corwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corwin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Corwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corwin in 1944 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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