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Corkum Family History

Corkum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Gorcum or Van Gorkum a habitational name from the city of Gorinchem in South-Holland province.

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


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Where is the Corkum family from?

You can see how Corkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corkum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Corkum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Corkum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corkum families in 1891.
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What did your Corkum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corkum. 21% of Corkum men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Corkum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corkum were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Corkum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Corkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkum 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Corkum. 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 933 military records available for the last name Corkum. For the veterans among your Corkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Corkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Corkum in 1955 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corkum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corkum 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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