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Korp Family History

Korp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Korb.

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


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Where is the Korp family from?

You can see how Korp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Korp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Korp families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Korp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Korp families in 1891.
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What did your Korp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korp. 19% of Korp men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Korp women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korp were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korp 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Korp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Korp. For the veterans among your Korp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Korp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Korp in 1952 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korp 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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