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Corkham Family History

Corkham 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: Markham, Crookham, Kirkham, Worsham, Dockham, Fordham, Gorham

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Where is the Corkham family from?

You can see how Corkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Corkham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Corkham families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Corkham's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Corkham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkham 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 200 census records available for the last name Corkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkham 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Corkham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Corkham. For the veterans among your Corkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Corkham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Corkham in 1969 was 82, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkham 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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