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Sypel Family History

Sypel 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: Sypek, Capel, Appel, Savel, Kopel, Sobel, Topel, Scopel, Stiel, Apel

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Where is the Sypel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sypel 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 Sypel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Sypel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Sypel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sypel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sypel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sypel. For the veterans among your Sypel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sypel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Sypel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sypel in 1969 was 72, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sypel 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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