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Gubel Family History

Gubel 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: Gabel, Rubel, Aubel, Gugel, Gobel, Bubel, Gumbel, Guber, Gibel, Dubel

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Where is the Gubel family from?

You can see how Gubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gubel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gubel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gubel families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gubel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gubel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gubel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gubel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Gubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gubel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gubel. 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 257 military records available for the last name Gubel. For the veterans among your Gubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gubel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gubel in 1961 was 53, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gubel 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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