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Jampel Family History

Jampel 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: Lampel, Hampel, James, Hamel, Camel, Kampen, Capel, Kappel, Kamel

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Where is the Jampel family from?

You can see how Jampel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jampel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jampel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jampel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jampel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jampel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jampel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jampel. 100% of Jampel men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Jampel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Jampel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jampel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Jampel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jampel. For the veterans among your Jampel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jampel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jampel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jampel in 1955 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jampel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jampel 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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