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Korbus Family History

Korbus Name 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: Kobus, Forbus, Korus, Kordus, Kolbus, Forbes, Kormos, Korb, Forbush

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Where is the Korbus family from?

You can see how Korbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Korbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Korbus families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Korbus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korbus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korbus. 100% of Korbus men worked as a House Man. .

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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 1940

  • House Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Korbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbus 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Korbus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Korbus. For the veterans among your Korbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Korbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Korbus in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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