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Korchin Family History

Korchin 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: Kochan, Kirchen, Turchin, Torchia, Porchia, Houchin, Korch, Tolchin

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Where is the Korchin family from?

You can see how Korchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korchin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Korchin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Korchin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korchin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Korchin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Korchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korchin 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Korchin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Korchin. For the veterans among your Korchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korchin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Korchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Korchin in 1971 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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