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Driebel Family History

Driebel 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: Griebel, Triebel, Riebel, Friebel, Kriebel, Diebel, Giebel, Biebel

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Where is the Driebel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driebel 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 Driebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Driebel. 100% of Driebel 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 Driebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Driebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driebel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Driebel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Driebel. For the veterans among your Driebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driebel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Driebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Driebel in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driebel 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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