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Goebels Family History

Goebels 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, Giebel, Gobel, Gaebel, Gubbels, Geels, Goeres, Loebel, Koebel

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Where is the Goebels family from?

You can see how Goebels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goebels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goebels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goebels family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goebels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goebels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goebels 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 Goebels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goebels. 100% of Goebels women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Goebels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Goebels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goebels 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Goebels. 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 213 military records available for the last name Goebels. For the veterans among your Goebels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goebels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Goebels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goebels in 1969 was 85, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goebels 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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