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Korth Family History

Korth Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Korte from the personal name Kord a Low German short form of Konrad.

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


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Where is the Korth family from?

You can see how Korth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Korth families living in Middlesex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Korth's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Korth families in 1891.
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What did your Korth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Korth. 100% of Korth men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Korth 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Korth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korth 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 Korth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Korth. For the veterans among your Korth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Korth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Korth in 1953 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korth 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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