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Kebs Family History

Kebs 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: Krebs, Kees, Kehs, Debs, Kobs, Keys, Kerbs, Kes, Kess, Keas

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Where is the Kebs family from?

You can see how Kebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kebs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kebs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kebs family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kebs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kebs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kebs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Kebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kebs 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kebs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kebs. For the veterans among your Kebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kebs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kebs 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kebs

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