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Corknur Family History

Corknur 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: Corner, Cordner, Cortner, Corker, Corkum, Forkner, Horner, Corn

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Where is the Corknur family from?

You can see how Corknur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corknur family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Corknur families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corknur's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Corknur families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Corknur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corknur 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corknur. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Corknur. For the veterans among your Corknur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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