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Korfhage Family History

Korfhage Surname Meaning

North German: probably an occupational name for a peddler who carried his wares in a basket from Low German Korf ‘basket’ + Hake ‘huckster’.

It may also be a topographic name for someone living near a woven fence.

This interpretation derives from Hag ‘hedge fence enclosure’.

Such names often reflect the occupations or residences of individuals in historical contexts.

Understanding the etymology of names can provide insights into cultural practices and social structures of the time.

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


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Where is the Korfhage family from?

You can see how Korfhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korfhage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Korfhage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Korfhage families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Korfhage's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Korfhage families in 1880.
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What did your Korfhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korfhage. 34% of Korfhage men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korfhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korfhage 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Korfhage. 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 168 military records available for the last name Korfhage. For the veterans among your Korfhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korfhage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Korfhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Korfhage in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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