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Krebill Family History

Krebill 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: Krabill, Revill, Krell, Krill, Kraybill, Grabill, Crabill, Krehbiel

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Where is the Krebill family from?

You can see how Krebill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krebill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krebill families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Krebill families living in Iowa. This was about 92% of all the recorded Krebill's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Krebill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krebill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krebill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krebill. 74% of Krebill men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Krebill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krebill were Teacher and Housekeeper. .

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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
    74%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Krebill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krebill 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Krebill. 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 66 military records available for the last name Krebill. For the veterans among your Krebill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krebill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Krebill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Krebill in 1964 was 58, and 90 in 2003.

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