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Corbi Family History

Corbi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Corbo.

Catalan (Corbí): ultimately from the Latin personal name Corvinus derived from corvus ‘raven’.

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


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Where is the Corbi family from?

You can see how Corbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Corbi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Corbi families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Corbi's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Corbi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbi 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 Corbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corbi. 32% of Corbi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Corbi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corbi were Helper and Seamtress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Seamtress
    29%

What Corbi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Corbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbi 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Corbi. 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 192 military records available for the last name Corbi. For the veterans among your Corbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corbi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Corbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Corbi in 1959 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbi 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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