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Hubel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Hubert . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). German (Hübel): see Huebel . Altered form of English Hubble .

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


Similar surnames: Dubel, Habel, Hebel, Aubel, Hobel, Rubel, Huebel, Huber, Ebel, Kube

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Where is the Hubel family from?

You can see how Hubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hubel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hubel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Hubel families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hubel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hubel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hubel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hubel. 25% of Hubel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hubel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hubel were Electrician and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hubel 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 949 immigration records available for the last name Hubel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hubel. For the veterans among your Hubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hubel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hubel in 1963 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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