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Corsbie Family History

Corsbie 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: Corse, Corrie, Corbin, Corbi, Corsi, Crosbie, Corbit, Cousin, Cosse

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Where is the Corsbie family from?

You can see how Corsbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corsbie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Corsbie families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Corsbie's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Corsbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsbie 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 Corsbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corsbie. 89% of Corsbie 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
    89%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    12%

What Corsbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corsbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsbie 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Corsbie. 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 278 military records available for the last name Corsbie. For the veterans among your Corsbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsbie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Corsbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corsbie in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsbie 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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