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Corkleton Family History

Corkleton 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: Congleton, Colleton, Carleton, Colston, Colton, Carlton, Colliton

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Where is the Corkleton family from?

You can see how Corkleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkleton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Corkleton families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkleton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Corkleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkleton 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 11 census records available for the last name Corkleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkleton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Corkleton. 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 Corkleton. For the veterans among your Corkleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkleton lifespan?

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