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Waibel Family History

Waibel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weibel.

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


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Where is the Waibel family from?

You can see how Waibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waibel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waibel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Waibel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waibel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Waibel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waibel 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 Waibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waibel. 22% of Waibel men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Waibel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waibel were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Saleslady
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waibel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waibel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Waibel. For the veterans among your Waibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waibel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Waibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waibel in 1956 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waibel 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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