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Korse Family History

Korse 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: Corse, Korte, Gorse, Morse, Kors, Korst, Forse, Vorse, Kosse, Kos

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Where is the Korse family from?

You can see how Korse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Korse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Korse families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Korse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Korse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korse. 50% of Korse men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Korse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korse 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Korse. 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 65 military records available for the last name Korse. For the veterans among your Korse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Korse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Korse in 1970 was 67, and 32 in 2000.

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