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Korson Family History

Korson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Korsen. Compare Corson.

Americanized form of an unidentified Czech surname most probably Kořán (see Koran).

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


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Where is the Korson family from?

You can see how Korson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Korson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Korson family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Korson's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Korson families in 1891.
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What did your Korson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Korson. 100% of Korson men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Korson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Korson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korson 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Korson. 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 282 military records available for the last name Korson. For the veterans among your Korson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Korson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Korson in 1956 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korson 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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