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Goppel Family History

Goppel 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, Kopper, Kappel

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Where is the Goppel family from?

You can see how Goppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goppel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goppel families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Goppel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goppel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goppel 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 49 census records available for the last name Goppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goppel 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Goppel. 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 962 military records available for the last name Goppel. For the veterans among your Goppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goppel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Goppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goppel in 1984 was 84, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goppel 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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