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Korinek Family History

Korinek Surname Meaning

Czech (Kořínek): nickname from kořínek ‘ruddy fellow’.

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


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Where is the Korinek family from?

You can see how Korinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korinek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Korinek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Korinek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Korinek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korinek families in 1880.
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What did your Korinek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korinek. 23% of Korinek men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Korinek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korinek were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Korinek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korinek 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Korinek. 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 695 military records available for the last name Korinek. For the veterans among your Korinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korinek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Korinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Korinek in 1955 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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