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Corke Family History

Corke Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Cork.

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


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Where is the Corke family from?

You can see how Corke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 275 Corke families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Corke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Corke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corke. 10% of Corke men worked as a Bricklayer and 71% of Corke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corke were Painter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Corke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Corke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Corke. For the veterans among your Corke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Corke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corke in 1956 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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