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Cupil Family History

Cupil 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: Cupit, Capel, Quail, Goupil, Civil, Cui, Cail, Cecil, Dutil, Cubit

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Where is the Cupil family from?

You can see how Cupil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cupil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cupil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cupil families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cupil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cupil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cupil 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 273 census records available for the last name Cupil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cupil 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cupil. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cupil. For the veterans among your Cupil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cupil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Cupil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cupil in 1968 was 84, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cupil 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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