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Krebbs Family History

Krebbs Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Krebs or Kribs. Compare Crebbs and Kribbs.

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


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Where is the Krebbs family from?

You can see how Krebbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krebbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krebbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Krebbs family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krebbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krebbs families in 1911.
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What did your Krebbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krebbs. 31% of Krebbs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Krebbs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krebbs were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krebbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krebbs 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Krebbs. 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 479 military records available for the last name Krebbs. For the veterans among your Krebbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krebbs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Krebbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krebbs in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2003.

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