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Corbett Family History

Corbett Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands of Norman origin): nickname from Old French corbet ‘raven’

probably denoting someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.

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


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Where is the Corbett family from?

You can see how Corbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 684 Corbett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Corbett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Corbett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbett 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 Corbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corbett. 12% of Corbett men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Corbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corbett were Colliery Hewer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Colliery Hewer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 243,000 census records available for the last name Corbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbett 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 34,000 immigration records available for the last name Corbett. 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 34,000 military records available for the last name Corbett. For the veterans among your Corbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Corbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Corbett in 1941 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbett 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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