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Corbins Family History

Corbins 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: Corbin, Corkins, Cobbins, Cortina, Collins, Cortinas, Corban, Carbine

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Where is the Corbins family from?

You can see how Corbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corbins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 58 Corbins families living in Mississippi. This was about 83% of all the recorded Corbins's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Corbins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbins 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 Corbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corbins. 60% of Corbins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corbins women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Corbins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Corbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbins 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Corbins. 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 89 military records available for the last name Corbins. For the veterans among your Corbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Corbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Corbins in 1967 was 63, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbins 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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