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Korkos Family History

Korkos 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: Kormos, Boros, Kakos, Markos, Konkol, Rokos, Oros, Kontos, Kardos

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Where is the Korkos family from?

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

What did your Korkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korkos. 100% of Korkos men worked as a Counterman. .

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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

  • Counterman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Korkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korkos 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Korkos. 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 66 military records available for the last name Korkos. For the veterans among your Korkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korkos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Korkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Korkos in 1968 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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