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Corkman Family History

Corkman 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: Workman, Corfman, Cockman, Corman, Cornman, Cookman, Corkran, Norman

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Where is the Corkman family from?

You can see how Corkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Corkman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corkman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkman 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 218 census records available for the last name Corkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Corkman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Corkman. For the veterans among your Corkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Corkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Corkman in 1982 was 61, and 4 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkman 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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