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Hebbel Family History

Hebbel 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: Hebel, Hebbe, Heibel, Herbel, Nebel, Habel, Hetzel, Hengel, Hessel

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Where is the Hebbel family from?

You can see how Hebbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hebbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hebbel families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hebbel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hebbel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hebbel 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 Hebbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hebbel. 28% of Hebbel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farming
    19%

What Hebbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hebbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebbel 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Hebbel. 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 356 military records available for the last name Hebbel. For the veterans among your Hebbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebbel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hebbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hebbel in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hebbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hebbel 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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