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Krobel Family History

Krobel 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: Knobel, Kobel, Robel, Wrobel, Krodel, Nobel, Kober, Kobe, Kabel, Krol

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Where is the Krobel family from?

You can see how Krobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krobel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krobel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Krobel families living in Maryland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Krobel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Krobel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Krobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krobel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Krobel. 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 44 military records available for the last name Krobel. For the veterans among your Krobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krobel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Krobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Krobel in 1979 was 54, and 20 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krobel 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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