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Corbel Family History

Corbel Surname Meaning

from Old French corbeille ‘basket’ presumably used for a basket maker or from Old French corbel ‘raven’.

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see Corbell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Corbel family from?

You can see how Corbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Corbel families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Corbel's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Corbel families in 1911.
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What did your Corbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corbel. 50% of Corbel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corbel. 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 107 military records available for the last name Corbel. For the veterans among your Corbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Corbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corbel in 1964 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbel 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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