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Korben Family History

Korben 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: Koren, Korbel, Korber, Harben, Forbes, Norden, Kober, Kobe, Oren

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Where is the Korben family from?

You can see how Korben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Korben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Korben families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Korben's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Korben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korben 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 Korben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oil Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korben. 100% of Korben men worked as an Oil Man.

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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

  • Oil Man
    100%

What Korben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Korben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korben 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Korben. 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 11 military records available for the last name Korben. For the veterans among your Korben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korben lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Korben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Korben in 1992 was 74, and 48 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korben 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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