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Korim Family History

Korim 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: Karim, Krim, Korin, Kim, Mori, Boris, Prim, Orio, Korab, Korn

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Where is the Korim family from?

You can see how Korim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Korim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Korim family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Korim's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Korim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korim 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 177 census records available for the last name Korim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korim 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Korim. 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 19 military records available for the last name Korim. For the veterans among your Korim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Korim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Korim in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korim 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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