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Origins of the Corcoran surname

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About the Corcorans

We have a total number of 41408 records for people with the last name Corcoran.

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Where do most Corcorans live?

In 1921, most Corcorans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Corcorans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,800 records for the Corcoran surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Corcorans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Corcoran first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Corcorans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Corcorans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

63

Charwoman

54

Dressmaker

37

Tailoress

31

Domestic Servant

29

Common Male occupations for Corcorans in 1921
General Labourer

133

Bricklayers Labourer

50

Dock Labourer

49

Coal Miner

43

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

41

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