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Korteling Family History

Korteling 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: Frieling, Worthing, Kettering, Ostling, Kolling, Keeling, Kroening

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Where is the Korteling family from?

You can see how Korteling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korteling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korteling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Korteling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korteling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korteling 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 37 census records available for the last name Korteling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korteling 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Korteling. 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 26 military records available for the last name Korteling. For the veterans among your Korteling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korteling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Korteling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Korteling in 1964 was 69, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korteling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korteling 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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