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Korbeck Family History

Korbeck 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: Kolbeck, Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Vorbeck, Bobeck, Kornick, Osbeck

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Where is the Korbeck family from?

You can see how Korbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Korbeck families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Korbeck's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Korbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korbeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Korbeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Korbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbeck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Korbeck. 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 15 military records available for the last name Korbeck. For the veterans among your Korbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Korbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Korbeck in 1969 was 64, and 59 in 1998.

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