This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Groepel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Groepel Family History

Groepel 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: Griesel, Roedel, Gropper, Griebel, Groppe, Goebel, Froebel, Toepel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Groepel family from?

You can see how Groepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groepel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groepel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groepel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Groepel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groepel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groepel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Groepel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Groepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groepel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Groepel

Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Groepel. 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.

View all Groepel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Groepel. For the veterans among your Groepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Groepel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Groepel family history

Discover More

What is the average Groepel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Groepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groepel in 1969 was 74, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groepel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groepel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Groepel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial