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Mc Corkle Family History

Mc Corkle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mccorkle, Mccorkell, Mccorkel, Mccardle, Mcconkie, Mccole, Mccool

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Where is the Mc Corkle family from?

You can see how Mc Corkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Corkle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Corkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mc Corkle families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mc Corkle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Corkle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Corkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Corkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Corkle. 22% of Mc Corkle men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Mc Corkle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Corkle were Manager and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

What Mc Corkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mc Corkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Corkle 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Mc Corkle. 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 794 military records available for the last name Mc Corkle. For the veterans among your Mc Corkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Corkle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Corkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mc Corkle in 1966 was 77, and 52 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Corkle 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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