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Corkland Family History

Corkland 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: Kirkland, Copeland, Norland, Morland, Markland, Worland, Borland

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Where is the Corkland family from?

You can see how Corkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Corkland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corkland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkland 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 Corkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corkland. 100% of Corkland 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 Corkland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Corkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkland 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Corkland. 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 15 military records available for the last name Corkland. For the veterans among your Corkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkland lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Corkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corkland in 1986 was 84, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkland 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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