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Crorkin Family History

Crorkin 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: Dworkin, Corbin, Forkin, Corkins, Corrin, Orkin, Corvin, Cronin

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Where is the Crorkin family from?

You can see how Crorkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crorkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crorkin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Crorkin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crorkin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Crorkin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crorkin 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 181 census records available for the last name Crorkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crorkin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Crorkin. 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 75 military records available for the last name Crorkin. For the veterans among your Crorkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crorkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Crorkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Crorkin in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crorkin 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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