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Geobel Family History

Geobel 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: Gobel, Geibel, Gebel, Gabel, Nobel, Knobel, Godel, Nebel, Sobel

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Where is the Geobel family from?

You can see how Geobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geobel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geobel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Geobel families living in Kansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Geobel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Geobel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geobel. 100% of Geobel men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Geobel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Geobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geobel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Geobel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Geobel. For the veterans among your Geobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geobel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Geobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Geobel in 1979 was 86, and 63 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geobel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geobel 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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