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Korak Family History

Korak Name 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: Kozak, Korab, Koral, Borak, Kobak, Kosak, Korsak, Koran, Kolak, Horak

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Where is the Korak family from?

You can see how Korak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Korak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Korak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Korak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korak. 27% of Korak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Korak women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Korak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korak 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Korak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 197 military records available for the last name Korak. For the veterans among your Korak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Korak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Korak in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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