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Keber Family History

Keber Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Käber (see Kaber).

Slovenian: nickname from keber ‘beetle chafer’ a colloquial loanword from German (see Kafer).

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


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Where is the Keber family from?

You can see how Keber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Keber families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Keber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keber families in 1911.
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What did your Keber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Keber. 100% of Keber 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keber 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Keber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Keber. For the veterans among your Keber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keber in 1963 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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