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Kerbel Family History

Kerbel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Körbel (see Korbel).

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


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Where is the Kerbel family from?

You can see how Kerbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kerbel families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerbel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerbel families in 1891.
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What did your Kerbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerbel. 100% of Kerbel 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbel 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Kerbel. 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 436 military records available for the last name Kerbel. For the veterans among your Kerbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kerbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kerbel in 1958 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbel 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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