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Carpell Family History

Carpell Surname 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: Carnell, Cardell, Carrell, Capell, Carvell, Cappell, Carwell, Cornell

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Where is the Carpell family from?

You can see how Carpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carpell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Carpell families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Carpell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Carpell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Carpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Carpell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Carpell. For the veterans among your Carpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1982, in the United States, Carpell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Carpell in 1959 was 74, and 74 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carpell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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