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Kerbach Family History

Kerbach Surname 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: Erbach, Urbach, Harbach, Orbach, Gerlach, Krach, Korach, Kalbach

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Where is the Kerbach family from?

You can see how Kerbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kerbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerbach. 50% of Kerbach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kerbach women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kerbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Kerbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbach 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kerbach. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kerbach. For the veterans among your Kerbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kerbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kerbach in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerbach 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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