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Corsbey Family History

Corsbey 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: Corsey, Worsley, Corse, Corby, Horsley, Corney, Cossey, Corley

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Where is the Corsbey family from?

You can see how Corsbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsbey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corsbey families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Corsbey families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corsbey's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Corsbey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsbey 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 28 census records available for the last name Corsbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsbey 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 Corsbey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Corsbey. For the veterans among your Corsbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsbey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsbey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsbey

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