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Probel Family History

Probel 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: Robel, Wrobel, Nobel, Knobel, Rubel, Rogel, Probst, Sobel, Lobel

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Where is the Probel family from?

You can see how Probel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Probel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Probel families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Probel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Probel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Probel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sectary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Probel. 100% of Probel women worked as a Sectary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sectary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Probel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Probel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Probel. For the veterans among your Probel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Probel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Probel in 1953 was 48, and 52 in 2001.

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