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Corken Family History

Corken Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Corkin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morken, Corker, Coren, Corke, Corkern, Cocke, Cowden, Carden, Norden

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Where is the Corken family from?

You can see how Corken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Corken families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corken families in 1840.
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What did your Corken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corken. 64% of Corken men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Corken women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corken were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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What Corken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corken 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Corken. 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 251 military records available for the last name Corken. For the veterans among your Corken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corken lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Corken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Corken in 1955 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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