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Korthase Family History

Korthase 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: Korfhage, Kortas, Korthals, Korte, Kotas, Potthast, Purchase

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Where is the Korthase family from?

You can see how Korthase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korthase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korthase family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Korthase's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Korthase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korthase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korthase ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Korthase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korthase 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Korthase. 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 Korthase. For the veterans among your Korthase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korthase lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Korthase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Korthase in 1970 was 69, and 95 in 2003.

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