Korves Family History

Korves 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: Kordes, Korver, Forbes, Korte, Torres, Borges, Kormos, Fornes, Cortes, Gorges

571	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
38	Military Records
50	Immigration Records
154	Census and Voter Lists
336	Member Trees

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Where is the Korves family from?

You can see how Korves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Korves families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Korves's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korves families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korves 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 Korves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korves.

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Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

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Census Record

There are 154 census records available for the last name Korves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korves census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Korves. 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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Military Records

There are 38 military records available for the last name Korves. For the veterans among your Korves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korves lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Korves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Korves in 1965 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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Korves Surname Meaning

Where is the Korves family from?

What did your Korves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korves.

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.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Korves family records will you find?

What is the average Korves lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Korves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Korves in 1965 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

Korves Family History

Korves Surname Meaning

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Korves Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Korves

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Where is the Korves family from?

What did your Korves ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Korves family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Korves family history

What is the average Korves lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Korves family tree

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