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Kurbel Family History

Kurbel 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, Kuebel, Kerbel, Kunkel, Turkel, Kabel, Kusel, Knobel, Rubel

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kurbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurbel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kurbel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kurbel. For the veterans among your Kurbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurbel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kurbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kurbel in 1969 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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