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Korden Family History

Korden 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: Norden, Kolden, Koren, Worden, Morden, Kordes, Borden, Jorden, Lorden

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Where is the Korden family from?

You can see how Korden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Korden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Korden families living in Missouri. This was about 77% of all the recorded Korden's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Korden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korden. 100% of Korden 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Korden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korden 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Korden. 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 21 military records available for the last name Korden. For the veterans among your Korden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korden lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Korden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Korden in 1990 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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