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Biebel Family History

Biebel Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from an old word bibl denoting water of some kind or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word for example Biebelried in Bavaria or Biblis in Hesse.

from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the elements bītan ‘to endure’ or bittan ‘to ask for to wish’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Biebel family from?

You can see how Biebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biebel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Biebel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Biebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biebel families in 1891.
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What did your Biebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biebel. 16% of Biebel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Biebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biebel were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Biebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biebel 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Biebel. 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 993 military records available for the last name Biebel. For the veterans among your Biebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biebel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Biebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Biebel in 1946 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biebel 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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