Origins of the Corbitt surname
About the Corbitts
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Interesting facts about Corbitt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Corbitt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
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What are the most common Corbitt first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Corbitts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Corbitts in 1921
Dressmaker
13
Domestic Servant
8
Laundress
7
Post Boy
6
Silk Weaver
6
Common male occupations for Corbitts in 1921
Farm Hands
38
Coal Miner
20
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
17
General Labourer
15
Blacksmith
12
