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Kerbs Name Meaning

German: perhaps a metathesized form of Krebs .

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


Similar surnames: Kerby, Kribs, Keirns, Werts, Erbes, Yerks, Kees, Derby, Kernes, Keas

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Where is the Kerbs family from?

You can see how Kerbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kerbs families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kerbs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerbs families in 1880.
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What did your Kerbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerbs. 15% of Kerbs men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kerbs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerbs were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kerbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbs 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Kerbs. 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 476 military records available for the last name Kerbs. For the veterans among your Kerbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbs lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kerbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kerbs in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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