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Corkill Family History

Corkill Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCorkle.

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


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Where is the Corkill family from?

You can see how Corkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 475 Corkill families living in Isle of Man. This was about 74% of all the recorded Corkill's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Corkill families in 1891.
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What did your Corkill 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 Corkill. 60% of Corkill men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Corkill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corkill were Foreman Joiner and Boarding Houskeeper Retired.

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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
    60%
  • Foreman Joiner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Boarding Houskeeper Retired
    3%

What Corkill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Corkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corkill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Corkill. For the veterans among your Corkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Corkill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Corkill in 1962 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkill 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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