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Geppel Family History

Geppel 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: Eppel, Peppel, Keppel, Pepper, Kappel, Koppel, Appel, Happel, Lepper

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Where is the Geppel family from?

You can see how Geppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geppel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geppel families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geppel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Geppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geppel 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 95 census records available for the last name Geppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geppel 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Geppel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Geppel. For the veterans among your Geppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geppel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Geppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Geppel in 1985 was 82, and 79 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geppel 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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