Origins of the Corbin surname

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    In 1921, most Corbins lived in south-east

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    2,300 Corbin Travel & migration records
    6,400 Corbins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Corbin

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    We have for the Corbin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1564.

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    What are the most common Corbin first names?

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    Common jobs for Corbins

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Corbins in 1921

    Dressmaker

    27

    Living On Own Means

    16

    Laundress

    15

    Charwoman

    12

    Annuitant

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Corbins in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    79

    Farm Hands

    74

    General Labourer

    41

    Agricultural Labourer

    40

    General Farmers

    33

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