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Kelbel Family History

Kelbel 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: Kelber, Kembel, Elbel, Kerbel, Keller, Felber, Keitel, Kabel, Kenkel

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Where is the Kelbel family from?

You can see how Kelbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelbel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kelbel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelbel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelbel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelbel 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 Kelbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelbel. 50% of Kelbel men worked as a Baker and 100% of Kelbel women worked as a Cleaner.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Roller
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    100%

What Kelbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Kelbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelbel 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kelbel. 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 343 military records available for the last name Kelbel. For the veterans among your Kelbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelbel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kelbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kelbel in 1962 was 88, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelbel 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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