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Korchek Family History

Korchek 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: Kocher, Kirchen, Kochel, Koecher, Porcher, Porche, Kircher, Kopchak

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Where is the Korchek family from?

You can see how Korchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korchek family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Korchek's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Korchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korchek 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 108 census records available for the last name Korchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korchek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Korchek. 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 33 military records available for the last name Korchek. For the veterans among your Korchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korchek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Korchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Korchek in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korchek 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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