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Corbetts Family History

Corbetts 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, Cobbett, Torbett, Corlett, Corsetti, Cornette, Cornetta

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Where is the Corbetts family from?

You can see how Corbetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbetts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Corbetts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Corbetts families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Corbetts's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Corbetts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbetts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Corbetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbetts 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Corbetts. 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 5 military records available for the last name Corbetts. For the veterans among your Corbetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbetts lifespan?

Average Corbetts life expectancy in 1991 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbetts 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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