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Corbat Family History

Corbat 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: Corban, Corbet, Corbit, Horvat, Corbett, Corby, Corda, Cornet, Chorba

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Where is the Corbat family from?

You can see how Corbat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Corbat families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Corbat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corbat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbat 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 Corbat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corbat. 30% of Corbat men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Corbat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corbat were Laborer and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Corbat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Corbat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbat 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Corbat. 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 140 military records available for the last name Corbat. For the veterans among your Corbat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corbat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corbat in 1963 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbat 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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