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Corbach Family History

Corbach 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: Orbach, Coach, Urbach, Harbach, Creach, Korach, Corban, Rohrbach

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Where is the Corbach family from?

You can see how Corbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Corbach families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Corbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Corbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbach 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 88 census records available for the last name Corbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbach 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Corbach. 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 34 military records available for the last name Corbach. For the veterans among your Corbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbach lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Corbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Corbach in 1982 was 84, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbach 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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