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Corkern Family History

Corkern Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Corcoran.

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


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Where is the Corkern family from?

You can see how Corkern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Corkern families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Corkern's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Corkern families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkern 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 Corkern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corkern. 50% of Corkern men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

What Corkern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corkern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkern 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Corkern. 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 431 military records available for the last name Corkern. For the veterans among your Corkern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkern lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Corkern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Corkern in 1943 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkern 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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