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Niepel Family History

Niepel 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: Niebel, Giesel, Siegel, Nieves, Nebel, Giebel, Biebel, Riegel, Kiesel

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Where is the Niepel family from?

You can see how Niepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niepel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niepel family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niepel's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Niepel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Niepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niepel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Niepel. 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 82 military records available for the last name Niepel. For the veterans among your Niepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niepel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Niepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niepel in 1964 was 90, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niepel 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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