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Korell Family History

Korell Surname Meaning

German: from an altered form of the personal name Kornel (see Cornelius).

Swedish: ornamental name compound of an unexplained first element which may represent a personal name or placename beginning with Kor- + the suffix -ell.

The suffix -ell is a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Korell family from?

You can see how Korell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Korell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Korell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Korell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Korell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Korell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korell. 44% of Korell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Korell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korell were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Korell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korell 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Korell. 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 627 military records available for the last name Korell. For the veterans among your Korell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Korell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Korell in 1959 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korell 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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