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Korbie Family History

Korbie 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: Kobe, Korte, Korb, Norrie, Corrie, Corbin, Forgie, Sorlie, Korba

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Where is the Korbie family from?

You can see how Korbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Korbie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Korbie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Korbie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Korbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Korbie. 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 military records available for the last name Korbie. For the veterans among your Korbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Korbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Korbie in 1967 was 61, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korbie 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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