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Gebell Family History

Gebell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gesell, Debell, Ebell, Gebel, Zebell, Bell, Isbell, Gabel, Jewell

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Where is the Gebell family from?

You can see how Gebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gebell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gebell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gebell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Gebell. For the veterans among your Gebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gebell in 1967 was 59, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebell 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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