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Corbiel Family History

Corbiel 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: Corbeil, Corbell, Coronel, Corrie, Corbin, Corfield, Cogbill, Cormier

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Where is the Corbiel family from?

You can see how Corbiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corbiel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Corbiel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Corbiel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Corbiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbiel 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 Corbiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Corbiel. 37% of Corbiel men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Corbiel women worked as a Commis.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Tailleur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Corbiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Corbiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbiel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Corbiel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Corbiel. For the veterans among your Corbiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbiel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Corbiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Corbiel in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbiel 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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