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Korus Family History

Korus Surname Meaning

Czech and Polish: from a derivative of the Old Czech personal name Kornel from Latin Cornelius.

Polish: derivative of kora ‘(tree) bark’ or of korzyć się ‘to humiliate oneself’.

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


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You can see how Korus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Korus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Korus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Korus families in 1911.
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What did your Korus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korus. 32% of Korus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korus 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Korus. 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 265 military records available for the last name Korus. For the veterans among your Korus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Korus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Korus in 1960 was 33, and 79 in 2003.

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