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Oldcorn Family History

Oldcorn Surname Meaning

Possibly from an otherwise unrecorded personal name Middle English Eldcorn Oldcorn (Old English *Ealdcorn *Aldcorn) or possibly from a nickname of obscure origin but apparently meaning ‘old grain’.

It may also be a variant of Alcorn or Allchin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oldcorn family from?

You can see how Oldcorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldcorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Oldcorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Oldcorn families living in Cumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oldcorn's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Oldcorn families in 1891.
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What did your Oldcorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oldcorn. 60% of Oldcorn men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Oldcorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oldcorn were Boot Finisher and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Boot Finisher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oldcorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldcorn 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Oldcorn. 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 151 military records available for the last name Oldcorn. For the veterans among your Oldcorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldcorn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Oldcorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oldcorn in 1974 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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