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Goebel Family History

Goebel Surname Meaning

German (Göbel): from the personal name Göbel, a pet form of the Old High German name Godebert composed of the elements gōd ‘good’ or god ‘god’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Goebel family from?

You can see how Goebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Goebel families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Goebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goebel families in 1891.
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What did your Goebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goebel. 100% of Goebel 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 31,000 census records available for the last name Goebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goebel 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Goebel. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Goebel. For the veterans among your Goebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goebel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goebel in 1943 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goebel 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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