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Bobel Family History

Bobel Surname Meaning

German (Böbel): nickname meaning ‘bubble’ perhaps applied to a plump person or to someone with a hump.

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Polish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Bobel family from?

You can see how Bobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bobel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bobel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bobel families in 1891.
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What did your Bobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bobel. 100% of Bobel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobel 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Bobel. 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 617 military records available for the last name Bobel. For the veterans among your Bobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bobel in 1946 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobel 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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