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Corkell Family History

Corkell Surname Meaning

see Corkhill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Corkell family from?

You can see how Corkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Corkell families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Corkell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corkell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Corkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corkell. 56% of Corkell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corkell 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Cowboy
    23%
  • Soldier
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Corkell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkell 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Corkell. 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 146 military records available for the last name Corkell. For the veterans among your Corkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Corkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Corkell in 1972 was 56, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkell 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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