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Corkan Family History

Corkan Surname Meaning

see Corkin.

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


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Where is the Corkan family from?

You can see how Corkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Corkan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Corkan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corkan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corkan. 100% of Corkan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Corkan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Corkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkan 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Corkan. 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 79 military records available for the last name Corkan. For the veterans among your Corkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Corkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corkan in 1968 was 33, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkan 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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