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Korbett Family History

Korbett 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: Corbett, Torbett, Gorbett, Cobbett, Garbett, Dorsett, Korbel, Corlett

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Where is the Korbett family from?

You can see how Korbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korbett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Korbett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Korbett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korbett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korbett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Korbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbett 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Korbett. 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 57 military records available for the last name Korbett. For the veterans among your Korbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Korbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Korbett in 1962 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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