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Triebel Family History

Triebel Surname Meaning

East German is derived from a Germanized short form of the Old Slavic personal name based on the element treb, which means ‘necessary’, ‘needed’, or ‘need’ (from Old Slavic trěbъ or the noun trěba).

It can also be considered a habitational name originating from various places near Sorau and Ölsnitz that are named derived from the Old Slavic term trěbiti, meaning ‘to clear land’.

Additionally, it serves as a metonymic occupational name for a cooper, which is evidenced by the Middle High German term tribel meaning ‘hammer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Triebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Triebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Triebel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Triebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Triebel families in 1891.
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What did your Triebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Triebel. 30% of Triebel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Triebel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Triebel were Proprietor and Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 677 immigration records available for the last name Triebel. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Triebel. For the veterans among your Triebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triebel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Triebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Triebel in 1947 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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