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Korbi Family History

Korbi 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: Korb, Korba, Korpi, Corbi, Korby, Mori, Sorbo, Kobe, Koski, Korab

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Where is the Korbi family from?

You can see how Korbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Korbi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Korbi families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Korbi's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Korbi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korbi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korbi ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Korbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbi 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 Korbi. 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 32 military records available for the last name Korbi. For the veterans among your Korbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbi lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Korbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Korbi in 1971 was 89, and 72 in 1990.

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