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Mcorkle Family History

Mcorkle 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: Mccorkle, Markle, Cordle, Mcardle, Conkle, Corle, Merkle, Corke

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Where is the Mcorkle family from?

You can see how Mcorkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcorkle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcorkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcorkle family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcorkle's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcorkle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcorkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcorkle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcorkle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Mcorkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcorkle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcorkle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcorkle. For the veterans among your Mcorkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcorkle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Mcorkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcorkle in 1957 was 44, and 57 in 1999.

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