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Corker Family History

Corker Name Meaning

English: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English cork ‘purple or red dyestuff’ denoting someone who prepared or sold dyes.

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


Similar surnames: Corner, Cocker, Corser, Corder, Booker, Comer, Cooper, Copper, Colter

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Where is the Corker family from?

You can see how Corker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Corker families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Corker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Corker. 100% of Corker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Corker women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Corker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Corker. For the veterans among your Corker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corker lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Corker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Corker in 1950 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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