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Corbyn Family History

Corbyn Surname Meaning

see Corbin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corbyn family from?

You can see how Corbyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Corbyn families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Corbyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corbyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbyn 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 Corbyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corbyn. 23% of Corbyn men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Corbyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corbyn were Furniture Polisher and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Railway Clerk
    17%
  • Cowman
    17%
  • Furniture Polisher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Corbyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbyn 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Corbyn. 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 468 military records available for the last name Corbyn. For the veterans among your Corbyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbyn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Corbyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Corbyn in 1973 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbyn 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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