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Corkrau Family History

Corkrau 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: Corkran, Corral, Cockram, Cordray, Corra, Corneau, Corrao, Cockran

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Where is the Corkrau family from?

You can see how Corkrau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkrau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Corkrau families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkrau's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Corkrau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkrau 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 20 census records available for the last name Corkrau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkrau 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 Corkrau. 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 Corkrau. For the veterans among your Corkrau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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