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Doebel Family History

Doebel 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: Goebel, Loebel, Koebel, Boebel, Diebel, Nobel, Nebel, Sobel, Giebel

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Where is the Doebel family from?

You can see how Doebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Doebel families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Doebel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Doebel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doebel 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 Doebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doebel. 36% of Doebel men worked as a Manager and 34% of Doebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doebel were Accountant and None.

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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

  • Manager
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Accountant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • None
    34%

What Doebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Doebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doebel 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Doebel. 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 224 military records available for the last name Doebel. For the veterans among your Doebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doebel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doebel in 1963 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doebel 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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