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Corkdale Family History

Corkdale Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cordle, Correale, Cornwall, Corda, Lonsdale, Corral, Cordell, Gokhale

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Where is the Corkdale family from?

You can see how Corkdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkdale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Corkdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Corkdale family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkdale's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Corkdale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Corkdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkdale 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Corkdale. 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 4 military records available for the last name Corkdale. For the veterans among your Corkdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkdale lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Corkdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Corkdale in 1987 was 89, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkdale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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