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Kerbow Family History

Kerbow Surname Meaning

Variant of Curbow a surname of French origin (see Courbois). Compare Kerbo.

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


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Where is the Kerbow family from?

You can see how Kerbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kerbow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerbow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerbow families in 1891.
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What did your Kerbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerbow. 42% of Kerbow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kerbow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerbow were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Kerbow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Kerbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbow 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 Kerbow. 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 304 military records available for the last name Kerbow. For the veterans among your Kerbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kerbow in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbow 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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