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Zophel Family History

Zophel 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: Koppel, Kopel, Topel, Oppel, Kochel, Zobel, Toppel, Popiel, Roppel

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Where is the Zophel family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Zophel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zophel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zophel. 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 76 military records available for the last name Zophel. For the veterans among your Zophel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zophel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Zophel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zophel in 1977 was 75, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zophel 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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