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Corbier Family History

Corbier 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: Cormier, Cordier, Corner, Portier, Cordner, Mortier, Carrier, Cortner

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Where is the Corbier family from?

You can see how Corbier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Corbier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Corbier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Corbier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corbier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbier 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 Corbier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corbier. 50% of Corbier men 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

  • Commis
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Corbier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Corbier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbier 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Corbier. 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 108 military records available for the last name Corbier. For the veterans among your Corbier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Corbier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Corbier in 1967 was 85, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbier 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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