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Mccorkell Family History

Mccorkell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCorkle.

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


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Where is the Mccorkell family from?

You can see how Mccorkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccorkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccorkell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mccorkell families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mccorkell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mccorkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccorkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccorkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccorkell. 79% of Mccorkell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccorkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccorkell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccorkell. 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 644 military records available for the last name Mccorkell. For the veterans among your Mccorkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccorkell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mccorkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mccorkell in 1960 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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