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Boebel Family History

Boebel Surname Meaning

German (Böbel): see Bobel.

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


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Where is the Boebel family from?

You can see how Boebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boebel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Boebel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boebel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Boebel families in 1841.
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What did your Boebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boebel. 24% of Boebel men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Boebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boebel were Farm Hand and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    24%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Boebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Boebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boebel 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Boebel. 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 168 military records available for the last name Boebel. For the veterans among your Boebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boebel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boebel in 1964 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boebel 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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