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Vopel Family History

Vopel 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: Vogel, Kopel, Topel, Vorel, Opel, Borel, Pope, Capel, Hope, Nobel

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Where is the Vopel family from?

You can see how Vopel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vopel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vopel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vopel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Vopel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vopel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vopel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Vopel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vopel 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Vopel. 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 111 military records available for the last name Vopel. For the veterans among your Vopel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vopel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Vopel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vopel in 1967 was 77, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vopel 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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