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Korbely Family History

Korbely 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: Korbel, Borbely, Kornely, Kobel, Corbell, Cornely, Korpela, Korell

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Where is the Korbely family from?

You can see how Korbely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korbely family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Korbely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korbely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korbely 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 74 census records available for the last name Korbely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbely 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Korbely. 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 48 military records available for the last name Korbely. For the veterans among your Korbely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Korbely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Korbely in 1965 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korbely 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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