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Corbet Family History

Corbet Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Corbett. French: variant of Corbin. Compare Corbeil

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


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Where is the Corbet family from?

You can see how Corbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 130 Corbet families living in Channel Islands. This was about 30% of all the recorded Corbet's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Corbet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbet 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 Corbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corbet. 34% of Corbet men worked as a Butler and 87% of Corbet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corbet were Warehouseman and Private Means.

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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

  • Butler
    34%
  • Dental Mechanic
    34%
  • Warehouseman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

What Corbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Corbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbet 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Corbet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Corbet. For the veterans among your Corbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Corbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corbet in 1960 was 55, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbet 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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