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Corsby Family History

Corsby Surname Meaning

see Crosbie. metathesized variant of Crosby. Compare Corsbie

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Corsby family from?

You can see how Corsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Corsby families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Corsby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsby 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 Corsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corsby. 100% of Corsby 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
    100%

What Corsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsby 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Corsby. 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 206 military records available for the last name Corsby. For the veterans among your Corsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Corsby in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsby 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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