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Corber Family History

Corber Surname Meaning

English (Devon): perhaps an occupational name from an unrecorded Middle English word corber (an agent derivative of Old French courber ‘to bend something’) possibly denoting a basket maker.

Americanized form of German Korber or Körber.

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


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Where is the Corber family from?

You can see how Corber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corber families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Corber families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Corber's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corber families in 1911.
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What did your Corber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailleur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corber. 34% of Corber men worked as a Tailleur.

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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

  • Tailleur
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corber 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Corber. 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 112 military records available for the last name Corber. For the veterans among your Corber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Corber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Corber in 1965 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corber 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.

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