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Hiebel Family History

Hiebel 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: Giebel, Biebel, Hebel, Riebel, Niebel, Liebel, Siebel, Huebel, Hiegel

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Where is the Hiebel family from?

You can see how Hiebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiebel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hiebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hiebel families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hiebel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hiebel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiebel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiebel. 32% of Hiebel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hiebel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Hiebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiebel 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Hiebel. 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 311 military records available for the last name Hiebel. For the veterans among your Hiebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiebel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hiebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hiebel in 1964 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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