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Aubel Family History

Aubel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Abel. This surname is also found in the Netherlands. German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ōd ‘possession property’ + bald ‘bold strong’.

In some cases probably also French: topographic name from Old French aubel ‘white poplar’ (from Latin albellus). Dutch (Limburg) and Walloon (of Dutch origin) (Van Aubel): habitational name from the town of Aubel in the province of Liège in Wallonia (Belgium).

Americanized form of Slovenian Avbelj and Aubelj of German origin (see 1 and 2 above).

The surname in the form Aubel is found in Slovenia too where it is rare.

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


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Where is the Aubel family from?

You can see how Aubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aubel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aubel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Aubel families living in British Columbia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Aubel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Aubel families in 1911.
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What did your Aubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aubel. 19% of Aubel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Aubel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aubel were Miner and Servant.

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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
    19%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aubel 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Aubel. 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 526 military records available for the last name Aubel. For the veterans among your Aubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aubel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Aubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aubel in 1949 was 75, and 41 in 2004.

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