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Ibel Family History

Ibel 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: Abel, Bel, Igel, Imel, Ibe, Gibel, Kibel, Ebel, Ubel, Bell

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Where is the Ibel family from?

You can see how Ibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ibel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ibel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ibel family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ibel's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ibel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibel 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 316 census records available for the last name Ibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ibel. 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 206 military records available for the last name Ibel. For the veterans among your Ibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ibel in 1971 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ibel 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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