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Karbs Family History

Karbs 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: Karas, Kares, Karis, Kerbs, Karls, Karns, Kaba, Karp, Darby, Mars

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Where is the Karbs family from?

You can see how Karbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karbs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Karbs families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karbs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karbs 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 Karbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beet Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karbs. 100% of Karbs men worked as a Beet Laborer.

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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

  • Beet Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Karbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karbs 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Karbs. 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 17 military records available for the last name Karbs. For the veterans among your Karbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karbs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Karbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karbs in 1964 was 40, and 71 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karbs 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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