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Wibel Family History

Wibel Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic compound personal name beginning with wīg ‘war battle’. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Wibel family from?

You can see how Wibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wibel families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wibel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wibel families in 1891.
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What did your Wibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wibel. 59% of Wibel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wibel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wibel were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibel 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Wibel. 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 483 military records available for the last name Wibel. For the veterans among your Wibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wibel in 1962 was 39, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibel 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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