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Weibel Name Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German weibel ‘bailiff court usher’.

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


Similar surnames: Heibel, Weixel, Weidel, Weinel, Weisel, Geibel, Reiber, Reibel, Hebel

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Where is the Weibel family from?

You can see how Weibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weibel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weibel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weibel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weibel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weibel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weibel. 20% of Weibel men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Weibel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weibel were Clerk 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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Weibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weibel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weibel. 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 Weibel. For the veterans among your Weibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weibel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weibel in 1958 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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