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Corkran Family History

Corkran Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of Corcoran. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Corkran family from?

You can see how Corkran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Corkran families living in Surrey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Corkran's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Corkran families in 1891.
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What did your Corkran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corkran. 67% of Corkran 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Corkran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkran 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Corkran. 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 Corkran. For the veterans among your Corkran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkran lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Corkran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Corkran in 1959 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkran 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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