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Kippels Family History

Kippels 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: Kippes, Kappel, Koppel, Kipper, Kappers, Kipple, Rippel, Kilpela

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Where is the Kippels family from?

You can see how Kippels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kippels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kippels families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kippels's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kippels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kippels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kippels 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kippels. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kippels. For the veterans among your Kippels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kippels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kippels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kippels in 1964 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kippels 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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