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Corketon Family History

Corketon 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: Cureton, Moreton, Cookston, Colleton, Carleton, Corkern, Colston

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Where is the Corketon family from?

You can see how Corketon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corketon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Corketon family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corketon's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Corketon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corketon 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 10 census records available for the last name Corketon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corketon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corketon. 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 Corketon. For the veterans among your Corketon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corketon

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