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Korrison Family History

Korrison 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: Orrison, Morrison, Marrison, Jordison, Borreson, Larrison, Harrison

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Where is the Korrison family from?

You can see how Korrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korrison family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Korrison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Korrison families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Korrison's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Korrison families in 1841.
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What did your Korrison ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Korrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korrison 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Korrison. 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 22 military records available for the last name Korrison. For the veterans among your Korrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korrison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Korrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Korrison in 1968 was 79, and 66 in 2000.

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