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Korthals Family History

Korthals Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: descriptive nickname for someone with a short neck (kort hals).

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


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Where is the Korthals family from?

You can see how Korthals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korthals family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Korthals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Korthals families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Korthals's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Korthals families in 1880.
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What did your Korthals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korthals. 44% of Korthals men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Korthals women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korthals were Machine Operator 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
    44%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Accountant
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Korthals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korthals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korthals 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Korthals. 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 307 military records available for the last name Korthals. For the veterans among your Korthals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korthals lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Korthals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Korthals in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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