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Kuebel Family History

Kuebel Surname Meaning

German (Kübel): metonymic occupational name for a cooper from Middle High German kübel ‘tub barrel’.

Alternatively, it could be a nickname for a fat man, one ‘round as a barrel’.

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


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Where is the Kuebel family from?

You can see how Kuebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuebel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kuebel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuebel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuebel families in 1911.
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What did your Kuebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuebel. 44% of Kuebel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kuebel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuebel were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kuebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuebel 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Kuebel. 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 551 military records available for the last name Kuebel. For the veterans among your Kuebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuebel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kuebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kuebel in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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