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Corbeth Family History

Corbeth 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: Corbett, Corbet, Colbeth, Corbeil, Corbell, Cornet, Cobbett, Borseth

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Where is the Corbeth family from?

You can see how Corbeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corbeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Corbeth families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Corbeth's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Corbeth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Corbeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Registered Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corbeth. 100% of Corbeth women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Corbeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbeth 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Corbeth. 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 15 military records available for the last name Corbeth. For the veterans among your Corbeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbeth lifespan?

Average Corbeth life expectancy in 1965 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbeth 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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