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Corb Family History

Corb Surname Meaning

English (Durham): nickname from Middle English corb ‘raven’ (from Old French corb; compare Corbett Corbin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Corb family from?

You can see how Corb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Corb family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corb's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Corb families in 1891.
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What did your Corb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corb. 100% of Corb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corb 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Corb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Corb. For the veterans among your Corb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Corb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Corb in 1965 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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