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Corkwell Family History

Corkwell 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: Cordwell, Corwell, Cornwell, Cornell, Cornwall, Corbell, Rockwell

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Where is the Corkwell family from?

You can see how Corkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Corkwell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corkwell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Corkwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corkwell 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 Corkwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corkwell. 50% of Corkwell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Corkwell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corkwell were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Corkwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkwell 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Corkwell. 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 138 military records available for the last name Corkwell. For the veterans among your Corkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkwell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Corkwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Corkwell in 1958 was 53, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkwell 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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