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Korby Family History

Korby Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Korpijärvi a habitational name from farms so named from korpi ‘remote forest wilderness’ + järvi ‘lake’.

Recorded as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in western Finland (mainly in Tavastia and Ostrobothnia).

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


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You can see how Korby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Korby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Korby families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Korby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Korby families in 1891.
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What did your Korby ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Korby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korby 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Korby. 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 195 military records available for the last name Korby. For the veterans among your Korby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korby lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Korby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Korby in 1945 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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