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Kerbaugh Family History

Kerbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kirbach.

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


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Where is the Kerbaugh family from?

You can see how Kerbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Kerbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kerbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerbaugh 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 Kerbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerbaugh. 45% of Kerbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kerbaugh women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerbaugh were Operator and None.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • None
    34%

What Kerbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerbaugh 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kerbaugh. 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 243 military records available for the last name Kerbaugh. For the veterans among your Kerbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerbaugh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kerbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kerbaugh in 1944 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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