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Corkil Family History

Corkil 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: Corkill, Corbeil, Corrie, Corbin, Corral, Forkin, Corkins, Corris

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Where is the Corkil family from?

You can see how Corkil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkil family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Corkil family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkil's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Corkil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Corkil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Corkil. 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 1 military records available for the last name Corkil. For the veterans among your Corkil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkil lifespan?

Average Corkil life expectancy in 1993 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkil 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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