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Korkas Family History

Korkas Surname 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: Kortas, Karas, Korab, Kotas, Korda, Kormos, Farkas, Kardas, Porras

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Where is the Korkas family from?

You can see how Korkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Korkas families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Korkas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Korkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korkas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Korkas. 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 military records available for the last name Korkas. For the veterans among your Korkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korkas lifespan?

Average Korkas life expectancy in 1978 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korkas 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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