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Kerbe Family History

Kerbe 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: Zerbe, Kerbel, Kerber, Kerbo, Kerbs, Kerby, Erbe, Kerce, Kibbe

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Where is the Kerbe family from?

You can see how Kerbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kerbe families living in West Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kerbe's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kerbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbe 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 Kerbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerbe. 60% of Kerbe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerbe women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kerbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Kerbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbe 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kerbe. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kerbe. For the veterans among your Kerbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kerbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kerbe in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbe 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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