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Geible Family History

Geible 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: Weible, Geigle, Leible, Kemble, Gable, Guile, Gribble, Geisler

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Where is the Geible family from?

You can see how Geible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geible family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Geible families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Geible's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geible families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geible surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geible. 67% of Geible men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Geible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geible 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geible. 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 59 military records available for the last name Geible. For the veterans among your Geible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geible lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Geible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Geible in 1980 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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