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Kors Name Meaning

Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Korsten (from Latin Christianus; see Christian ) or Korneli(u)s (see Cornelius ).

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


Similar surnames: Korn, Korst, Kort, Kops, Bors, Koss, Korus, Moors, Kobs, Mars

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Where is the Kors family from?

You can see how Kors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kors families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kors's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kors families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kors. 20% of Kors men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kors women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kors 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Kors. 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 308 military records available for the last name Kors. For the veterans among your Kors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kors lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kors in 1961 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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