Korfhage Family History

Korfhage Surname Meaning

North German: probably an occupational name for a peddler who carried his wares in a basket from Low German Korf ‘basket’ + Hake ‘huckster’.

It may also be a topographic name for someone living near a woven fence.

This interpretation derives from Hag ‘hedge fence enclosure’.

Such names often reflect the occupations or residences of individuals in historical contexts.

Understanding the etymology of names can provide insights into cultural practices and social structures of the time.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Krage, Korab, Kornhauser, Sorge, Burlage, Korthals, Korda, Krager, Kirkham, Kochan

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
168	Military Records
137	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Korfhage family from?

You can see how Korfhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korfhage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Korfhage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Korfhage families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Korfhage's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Korfhage families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korfhage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Korfhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korfhage.

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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.

Laborer

34%

Proprietor

23%

Assembler

23%

Truck driver

23%

What Korfhage family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Korfhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korfhage census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Korfhage. 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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Military Records

There are 168 military records available for the last name Korfhage. For the veterans among your Korfhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korfhage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Korfhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Korfhage in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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Korfhage Surname Meaning

North German: probably an occupational name for a peddler who carried his wares in a basket from Low German Korf ‘basket’ + Hake ‘huckster’.

It may also be a topographic name for someone living near a woven fence.

This interpretation derives from Hag ‘hedge fence enclosure’.

Such names often reflect the occupations or residences of individuals in historical contexts.

Understanding the etymology of names can provide insights into cultural practices and social structures of the time.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Korfhage family from?

What did your Korfhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korfhage.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

34%

Proprietor

23%

Assembler

23%

Truck driver

23%

What Korfhage family records will you find?

What is the average Korfhage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Korfhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Korfhage in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

Korfhage Family History

Korfhage Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Korfhage Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Korfhage

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Where is the Korfhage family from?

What did your Korfhage ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Korfhage family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Korfhage family history

What is the average Korfhage lifespan?

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