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Erbel Family History

Erbel Name 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: Erber, Ermel, Erbes, Herbel, Ertel, Erben, Elbel, Kerbel, Zerbel

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Where is the Erbel family from?

You can see how Erbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erbel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erbel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Erbel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Erbel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Erbel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erbel. 100% of Erbel men worked as a Painter and 100% of Erbel women worked as a 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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Erbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erbel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Erbel. 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 216 military records available for the last name Erbel. For the veterans among your Erbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erbel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Erbel in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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