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Corbits Family History

Corbits 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: Corbitt, Corbit, Corbett, Corbin, Corkins, Corris, Corliss, Cordts

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Where is the Corbits family from?

You can see how Corbits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Corbits families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Corbits family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Corbits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Corbits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbits 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 14 census records available for the last name Corbits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbits 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corbits. 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 Corbits. For the veterans among your Corbits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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