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Korst Family History

Korst Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a metathesized short form of the personal name Christianus (see Christian).

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


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Where is the Korst family from?

You can see how Korst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Korst family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Korst's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Korst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korst 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 Korst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korst. 24% of Korst men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Korst women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korst were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Korst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korst 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Korst. 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 521 military records available for the last name Korst. For the veterans among your Korst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Korst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Korst in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korst 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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