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Pabel Family History

Pabel 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: Gabel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Habel, Patel, Pagel, Zabel, Rabel, Pawel

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Where is the Pabel family from?

You can see how Pabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pabel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pabel family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pabel's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Pabel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pabel 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 Pabel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Pabel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Pabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pabel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pabel. 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 84 military records available for the last name Pabel. For the veterans among your Pabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pabel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Pabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pabel in 1967 was 74, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pabel 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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