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Corben Family History

Corben Surname Meaning

see Corbin. see Corban.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corben family from?

You can see how Corben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Corben families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Corben's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Corben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corben 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 Corben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corben. 45% of Corben men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Corben women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corben were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Corben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corben 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Corben. 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 756 military records available for the last name Corben. For the veterans among your Corben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Corben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Corben in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corben 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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