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Corbay Family History

Corbay 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: Corby, Corban, Corboy, Conway, Carby, Corda, Colby, Corney, Worby

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Where is the Corbay family from?

You can see how Corbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corbay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Corbay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Corbay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corbay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbay 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 126 census records available for the last name Corbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbay 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Corbay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Corbay. For the veterans among your Corbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Corbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Corbay in 1966 was 68, and 94 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbay 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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