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Corbeil Name Meaning

French: from Old French corbeil ‘basket’ (from Late Latin corbicula a diminutive of corbis ‘basket’) a metonymic occupational name for a maker and seller of baskets or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word because of a depression in the ground. Alternatively a nickname derived from Old French corb ‘raven’ (see Corp ). Compare Curby and Kirby . Altered form of French (mainly Loire-Atlantique) Gourbil a surname which is most likely derived from the same Old French words corbeil ‘basket’ or corb ‘raven’ as the name in 1 above. Altered form of French Corbet .

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


Similar surnames: Corbell, Corbin, Cornell, Cordell, Korbel, Correia, Gorrell, Cornejo

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Where is the Corbeil family from?

You can see how Corbeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbeil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corbeil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,313 Corbeil families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Corbeil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corbeil families in 1911.
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What did your Corbeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Corbeil. 17% of Corbeil men worked as a Cultivateur and 35% of Corbeil women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corbeil were Farmer and Commis. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Menuisier
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    35%
  • Servante
    13%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Commis
    7%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Corbeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbeil 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Corbeil. 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 913 military records available for the last name Corbeil. For the veterans among your Corbeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbeil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Corbeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Corbeil in 1957 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

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