This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Korns family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Korns Family History

Korns Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Korn.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Korns family from?

You can see how Korns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korns family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Korns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Korns family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Korns's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Korns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korns. 33% of Korns men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Korns women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korns were Salesman and Teacher.

View Census Data for Korns | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Korns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Korns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korns census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Korns

Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Korns. 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.

View all Korns immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 611 military records available for the last name Korns. For the veterans among your Korns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Korns military records

You've only scratched the surface of Korns family history

Discover More

What is the average Korns lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Korns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Korns in 1946 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korns

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korns 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Korns family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial