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Albel Family History

Albel 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: Abel, Aubel, Alber, Albee, Elbel, Albea, Gabel, Allen, Albert, Alger

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Where is the Albel family from?

You can see how Albel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Albel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Albel families living in Maine. This was about 40% of all the recorded Albel's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Albel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Albel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Albel. 50% of Albel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Albel women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Albel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albel 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Albel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Albel. For the veterans among your Albel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Albel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Albel in 1970 was 69, and 99 in 2002.

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