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Kerbeck Family History

Kerbeck 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: Herbeck, Verbeck, Overbeck, Kolbeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Oberbeck

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Where is the Kerbeck family from?

You can see how Kerbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerbeck families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kerbeck's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Kerbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbeck 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 Kerbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Kerbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kerbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbeck 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kerbeck. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kerbeck. For the veterans among your Kerbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbeck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Kerbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kerbeck in 1958 was 63, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbeck 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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