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Boppell Family History

Boppell 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: Poppell, Koppel, Boswell, Bothell, Bodell, Bonwell, Oppel, Bortell

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Where is the Boppell family from?

You can see how Boppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boppell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boppell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boppell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boppell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boppell 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 Boppell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boppell. 100% of Boppell women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Boppell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Boppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boppell 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Boppell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boppell. For the veterans among your Boppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boppell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Boppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boppell in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boppell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boppell 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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