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Korshak Family History

Korshak 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: Korsak, Koshak, Kershaw, Worsham, Marshak, Kosak, Forshaw, Dworshak

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Where is the Korshak family from?

You can see how Korshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korshak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Korshak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Korshak families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Korshak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korshak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korshak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korshak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korshak. 67% of Korshak men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Korshak women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Lawyer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Korshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korshak 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Korshak. 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 86 military records available for the last name Korshak. For the veterans among your Korshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korshak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Korshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Korshak in 1958 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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