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Mobel Family History

Mobel 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: Nobel, Sobel, Lobel, Model, Kobel, Gobel, Mosel, Morel, Robel, Zobel

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Where is the Mobel family from?

You can see how Mobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mobel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mobel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Mobel families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mobel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mobel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Mobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mobel 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mobel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mobel. For the veterans among your Mobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mobel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mobel in 1974 was 63, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mobel 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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