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Koerbel Family History

Koerbel Name 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: Korbel, Koerber, Koebel, Kerbel, Kobel, Koerner, Koeppel, Koelbl

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Where is the Koerbel family from?

You can see how Koerbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koerbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koerbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Koerbel families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Koerbel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koerbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koerbel 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 Koerbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koerbel. 60% of Koerbel men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Accountant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Koerbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koerbel 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Koerbel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Koerbel. For the veterans among your Koerbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koerbel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koerbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koerbel in 1962 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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