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Nabel Family History

Nabel 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, Babel, Nobel, Kabel, Abel, Naber, Nebel, Habel, Zabel, Nagel

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Where is the Nabel family from?

You can see how Nabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nabel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nabel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nabel families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nabel's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Nabel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nabel 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 Nabel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nabel. 20% of Nabel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nabel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nabel were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Nabel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nabel 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Nabel. 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 578 military records available for the last name Nabel. For the veterans among your Nabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nabel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nabel in 1962 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nabel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nabel 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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