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Corbeau Family History

Corbeau Name 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: Corneau, Corbett, Corbeil, Corbell, Barbeau, Correa, Corban, Corea

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Where is the Corbeau family from?

You can see how Corbeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corbeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Corbeau families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Corbeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corbeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corbeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corbeau. 50% of Corbeau men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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What Corbeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Corbeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbeau 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Corbeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Corbeau. For the veterans among your Corbeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbeau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Corbeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Corbeau in 1966 was 64, and 90 in 2002.

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