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Kerber Name Meaning

German: variant of Körber (see Korber ) or Gerber .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kerper, Gerber, Korber, Kerker, Ferber, Herber, Kerner, Berber

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Where is the Kerber family from?

You can see how Kerber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kerber families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kerber's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kerber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerber. 21% of Kerber men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Kerber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerber were Machinist and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kerber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerber 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Kerber. For the veterans among your Kerber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerber lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kerber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kerber in 1942 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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