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Corbie Family History

Corbie 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: Corrie, Corbin, Corbi, Corbit, Corse, Corby, Corbeil, Currie, Corte

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Where is the Corbie family from?

You can see how Corbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Corbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Corbie family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corbie's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Corbie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbie 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 Corbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corbie. 34% of Corbie men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Corbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Corbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbie 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Corbie. 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 36 military records available for the last name Corbie. For the veterans among your Corbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Corbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Corbie in 1971 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbie 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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