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Corbitt Family History

Corbitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Corbett. Irish: variant of Corban.

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


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Where is the Corbitt family from?

You can see how Corbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Corbitt families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Corbitt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Corbitt families in 1891.
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What did your Corbitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corbitt. 100% of Corbitt men worked as a Railway Clerk and 88% of Corbitt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

What Corbitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Corbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbitt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corbitt. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Corbitt. For the veterans among your Corbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbitt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Corbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corbitt in 1949 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbitt 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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