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Corkhum Family History

Corkhum 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: Corkum, Forkum, Cockrum, Corum, Markham, Borum, Crookham, Kirkham

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Where is the Corkhum family from?

You can see how Corkhum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkhum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corkhum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Corkhum families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkhum's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corkhum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkhum 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 61 census records available for the last name Corkhum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkhum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Corkhum. 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 30 military records available for the last name Corkhum. For the veterans among your Corkhum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkhum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Corkhum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corkhum in 1974 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkhum 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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