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Korkin Family History

Korkin 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: Forkin, Orkin, Sorkin, Kotkin, Korin, Karlin, Koski, Korn, Dworkin

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Where is the Korkin family from?

You can see how Korkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Korkin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Korkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Korkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korkin. 60% of Korkin 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Korkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korkin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Korkin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Korkin. For the veterans among your Korkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korkin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Korkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Korkin in 1956 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

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