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Korbell Family History

Korbell 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: Corbell, Korell, Korbel, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbeil, Kobel

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Where is the Korbell family from?

You can see how Korbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korbell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korbell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Korbell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Korbell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korbell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Korbell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Korbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korbell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Korbell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Korbell. For the veterans among your Korbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korbell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Korbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Korbell in 1972 was 80, and 54 in 2000.

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