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Corak Family History

Corak 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: Borak, Cork, Horak, Coran, Cora, Gorak, Coram, Kozak, York, Mora

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Where is the Corak family from?

You can see how Corak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Corak families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corak 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 Corak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corak. 100% of Corak men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corak 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Corak. 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 279 military records available for the last name Corak. For the veterans among your Corak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corak lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Corak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corak in 1944 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corak 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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