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Corbew Family History

Corbew 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: Corlew, Corbet, Forbes, Corner, Corse, Corbett, Corby, Cortes

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Where is the Corbew family from?

You can see how Corbew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Corbew families living in Hampshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Corbew's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Corbew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbew 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 24 census records available for the last name Corbew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corbew. 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 1 military records available for the last name Corbew. For the veterans among your Corbew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbew lifespan?

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