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Geppelt Family History

Geppelt 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: Geppert, Reppert, Doppelt, Eppel, Oppelt, Peppel, Appelt, Keppel

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Where is the Geppelt family from?

You can see how Geppelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geppelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geppelt family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Geppelt's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Geppelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geppelt 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 46 census records available for the last name Geppelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geppelt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Geppelt. 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 108 military records available for the last name Geppelt. For the veterans among your Geppelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geppelt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Geppelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geppelt in 1973 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geppelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geppelt 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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