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Corken Family History

Corken Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Corkin.

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


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Where is the Corken family from?

You can see how Corken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Corken families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Corken's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corken 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 Corken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Corken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corken 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Corken. 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 251 military records available for the last name Corken. For the veterans among your Corken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corken lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Corken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Corken in 1955 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corken 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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