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Corkish Family History

Corkish Surname Meaning

From a reduced form of Gaelic Mac Mharcuis ‘son of Marcus’ originally a Latin given name.

Compare Quark Mark (1) and Marcus (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corkish family from?

You can see how Corkish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Corkish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Corkish families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corkish's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Corkish families in 1911.
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What did your Corkish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corkish. 100% of Corkish men worked as a General Labourer (heavy) and 100% of Corkish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer (heavy)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Corkish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corkish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkish 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Corkish. 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 276 military records available for the last name Corkish. For the veterans among your Corkish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Corkish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Corkish in 1965 was 86, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkish 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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