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Corkey Family History

Corkey 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: Corney, Corley, Corkery, Corker, Corey, Corsey, Cockey, Conkey

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Where is the Corkey family from?

You can see how Corkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Corkey families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Corkey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corkey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkey 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 Corkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Corkey. 100% of Corkey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corkey women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Corkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkey 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Corkey. 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 Corkey. For the veterans among your Corkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Corkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Corkey in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkey 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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