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Gebel Family History

Gebel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gäbel (see Gaebel) or Göbel (see Goebel).

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


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Where is the Gebel family from?

You can see how Gebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Gebel families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gebel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gebel families in 1911.
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What did your Gebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebel. 38% of Gebel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebel were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Gebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gebel. 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 940 military records available for the last name Gebel. For the veterans among your Gebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gebel in 1956 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebel 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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