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Korin Family History

Korin Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Korn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Korin family from?

You can see how Korin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Korin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Korin families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Korin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Korin families in 1911.
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What did your Korin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korin. 43% of Korin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Korin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korin were Trimmer and Proprietor.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Trimmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Korin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korin 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Korin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Korin. For the veterans among your Korin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Korin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Korin in 1941 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korin 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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