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Rimpfel Family History

Rimpfel 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: Riffel, Zimpel, Rimmel, Gimpel, Rippel, Rempel, Rumpel, Zimpfer

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Where is the Rimpfel family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rimpfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rimpfel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rimpfel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rimpfel. For the veterans among your Rimpfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rimpfel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Rimpfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rimpfel in 1978 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rimpfel 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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