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Korff Family History

Korff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Korf.

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


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Where is the Korff family from?

You can see how Korff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Korff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Korff families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Korff's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Korff families in 1891.
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What did your Korff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korff. 23% of Korff men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Korff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korff were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Korff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Korff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Korff. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Korff. For the veterans among your Korff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Korff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Korff in 1954 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korff 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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