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Goempel Family History

Goempel 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: Tempel, Koeppel, Stempel, Goebel, Gimpel, Toepel, Gemmel, Rempel

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Where is the Goempel family from?

You can see how Goempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goempel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goempel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goempel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goempel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goempel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goempel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Goempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goempel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Goempel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goempel. For the veterans among your Goempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goempel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Goempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goempel in 1974 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goempel 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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