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Boppel Family History

Boppel 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, Oppel, Toppel, Roppel, Poppel, Hoppel, Coppel, Borel, Kopper

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Where is the Boppel family from?

You can see how Boppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boppel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Boppel families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Boppel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boppel 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 Boppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boppel. 100% of Boppel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boppel women worked as a Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Boppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Boppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boppel 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Boppel. 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 170 military records available for the last name Boppel. For the veterans among your Boppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boppel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Boppel in 1963 was 92, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boppel 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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