This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Corba family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Corba Family History

Corba Surname 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: Corby, Corda, Chorba, Corbo, Corban, Korba, Corea, Coria, Cora, Borba

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Corba family from?

You can see how Corba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Corba families living in Manitoba. This was about 32% of all the recorded Corba's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Corba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Corba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corba. 42% of Corba men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Corba | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Waiter
    17%

What Corba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Corba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corba census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Corba

Passenger Lists

There are 264 immigration records available for the last name Corba. 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.

View all Corba immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Corba. For the veterans among your Corba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Corba military records

You've only scratched the surface of Corba family history

Discover More

What is the average Corba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Corba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Corba in 1961 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Corba family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial