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Krehbiel Family History

Krehbiel Surname Meaning

German: altered form of Swiss German Krähenbühl (see Krahenbuhl). Compare Crabill Graybill and Kraybill.

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


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Where is the Krehbiel family from?

You can see how Krehbiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krehbiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krehbiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Krehbiel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Krehbiel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Krehbiel families in 1911.
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What did your Krehbiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krehbiel. 50% of Krehbiel men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Krehbiel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krehbiel were Teacher and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • At Home
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Krehbiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krehbiel 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Krehbiel. 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 752 military records available for the last name Krehbiel. For the veterans among your Krehbiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krehbiel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Krehbiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krehbiel in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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