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Corkins Family History

Corkins Name Meaning

Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Corcáin ‘descendant of Corcán’ a personal name from a diminutive of corc ‘crimson’ with the addition of redundant English genitive -s.

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


Similar surnames: Collins, Hopkins, Forkin, Corrin, Harkins, Coggins, Corris, Dopkins

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Where is the Corkins family from?

You can see how Corkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Corkins families living in Worcestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Corkins's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Corkins families in 1891.
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What did your Corkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corkins. 39% of Corkins men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Corkins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corkins were Manager and Waitress. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Corkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corkins 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Corkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Corkins. For the veterans among your Corkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Corkins in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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