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Krebel Family History

Krebel 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: Krekel, Rebel, Knebel, Kuebel, Kregel, Kriebel, Koebel, Kabel, Krebs

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Where is the Krebel family from?

You can see how Krebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krebel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Krebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Krebel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Krebel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krebel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krebel. 43% of Krebel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
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Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Krebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krebel 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Krebel. 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 261 military records available for the last name Krebel. For the veterans among your Krebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krebel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Krebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krebel in 1957 was 60, and 77 in 2002.

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