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Gorbel Family History

Gorbel 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: Gobel, Goebel, Korbel, Gorbet, Borel, Gabel, Forbes, Nobel, Gockel

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Where is the Gorbel family from?

You can see how Gorbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gorbel families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorbel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gorbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorbel 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 Gorbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorbel. 100% of Gorbel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gorbel women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Gorbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Gorbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbel 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gorbel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gorbel. For the veterans among your Gorbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbel lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Gorbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gorbel in 1996 was 84, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbel 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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