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Kerben Family History

Kerben 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: Erben, Kerbel, Kerber, Kernen, Harben, Kerker, Kern, Kerner, Herren

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Where is the Kerben family from?

You can see how Kerben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerben family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kerben families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kerben's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kerben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerben 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 Kerben ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Milliner
    100%

What Kerben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Kerben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerben 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kerben. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kerben. For the veterans among your Kerben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kerben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kerben in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerben 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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