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Mccorkel Family History

Mccorkel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCorkle.

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


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Where is the Mccorkel family from?

You can see how Mccorkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccorkel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccorkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Mccorkel families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccorkel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccorkel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccorkel 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 Mccorkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccorkel. 38% of Mccorkel 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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

What Mccorkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccorkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccorkel 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Mccorkel. 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 340 military records available for the last name Mccorkel. For the veterans among your Mccorkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccorkel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mccorkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mccorkel in 1965 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccorkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccorkel 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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