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Corkill Family History

Corkill Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCorkle .

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


Similar surnames: Correll, Conwill, Cornell, Corkins, Corris, Coryell, Coghill, Corell

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Where is the Corkill family from?

You can see how Corkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Corkill families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Corkill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corkill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corkill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corkill. 63% of Corkill men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Corkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corkill. 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 Corkill. For the veterans among your Corkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Corkill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Corkill in 1962 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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