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Kerbel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Körbel (see Korbel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Korbel, Kerley, Keel, Zerbel, Kerber, Herbel, Herrel, Kettel, Kembel

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Where is the Kerbel family from?

You can see how Kerbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kerbel families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kerbel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerbel. 32% of Kerbel men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kerbel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerbel were Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kerbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbel 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Kerbel. 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 436 military records available for the last name Kerbel. For the veterans among your Kerbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kerbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kerbel in 1958 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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