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Corbette Family History

Corbette 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, Cornette, Lorette, Corrente, Cobbett, Torbett, Corlett

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Where is the Corbette family from?

You can see how Corbette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corbette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Corbette families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Corbette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corbette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbette 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 Corbette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corbette. 48% of Corbette men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

What Corbette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Corbette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbette 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Corbette. 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 28 military records available for the last name Corbette. For the veterans among your Corbette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbette lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Corbette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Corbette in 1983 was 38, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbette 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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