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Kebbel Family History

Kebbel Surname 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: Kembel, Kerbel, Kibbe, Keitel, Kabel, Kenkel, Kessel, Knobel, Nebel

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Where is the Kebbel family from?

You can see how Kebbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kebbel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kebbel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kebbel families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kebbel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kebbel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Kebbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kebbel 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Kebbel. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kebbel. For the veterans among your Kebbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kebbel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kebbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kebbel in 1941 was 40, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kebbel 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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