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Kebel Family History

Kebel 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: Kabel, Nebel, Keel, Kobel, Kegel, Uebel, Rebel, Knebel, Kembel, Hebel

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Where is the Kebel family from?

You can see how Kebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kebel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kebel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kebel. 34% of Kebel men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Kebel women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kebel were Mounter and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Mounter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Kebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Kebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kebel 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Kebel. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kebel. For the veterans among your Kebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kebel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kebel in 1955 was 66, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kebel 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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