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Korber Family History

Korber Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Körber): occupational name for a basketmaker from an agent derivative of Korb.

Compare Koerber. Slovenian: variant of Korbar a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Korber family from?

You can see how Korber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Korber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Korber families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Korber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Korber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korber 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 Korber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Korber. 100% of Korber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Korber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korber 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 Korber. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Korber. For the veterans among your Korber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Korber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Korber in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korber 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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