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Corbell Name Meaning

English: metonymic occupational name for a basketmaker, from Old French corbeille ‘basket’, or alternatively possibly a nickname for someone with black hair, from Old French corbel ‘raven’. Americanized spelling of Körbel or Korbel. Americanized spelling of Dutch Corbeel, from Old French corbel ‘raven’ (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Corbeil, Cordell, Cornell, Correll, Corbett, Covell, Corwell, Cowell

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Corbell Family Origin

Where is the Corbell family from?

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    You can see how Corbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corbell families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 14 Corbell families living in Virginia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Corbell's in the USA. Virginia had the highest population of Corbell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Corbell Family Occupations

    What did your Corbell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Corbell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Corbell's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Lawyer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Corbell. A less common occupation for the Corbell family was Boiler Maker.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Laborer

      5%

    • Lawyer

      5%

    • Boiler Maker

      3%

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

    Corbell Historical Records

    What Corbell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Corbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corbell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 977 immigration records available for the last name Corbell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Corbell. For the veterans among your Corbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Corbell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Corbell lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Corbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Corbell in 1957 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corbell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corbell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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