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Worbel Family History

Worbel 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: Korbel, Worrel, Borel, Forbes, Nobel, Sobel, Lobel, Corbeil, Kobel

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Where is the Worbel family from?

You can see how Worbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worbel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Worbel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Worbel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Worbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worbel 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 Worbel ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Worbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Worbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worbel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Worbel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Worbel. For the veterans among your Worbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worbel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Worbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Worbel in 1987 was 37, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worbel 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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