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Corkrin Family History

Corkrin 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: Corrin, Corkran, Corrie, Corbin, Forkin, Cocklin, Corkins, Corris

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Where is the Corkrin family from?

You can see how Corkrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Corkrin families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Corkrin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Corkrin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkrin 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 218 census records available for the last name Corkrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkrin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Corkrin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Corkrin. For the veterans among your Corkrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkrin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Corkrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Corkrin in 1972 was 33, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkrin 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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