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Grappel Family History

Grappel 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: Rappel, Kappel, Appel, Grapes, Happel, Gropper, Groppe, Rappe, Gradel

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Where is the Grappel family from?

You can see how Grappel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grappel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grappel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grappel family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Grappel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Grappel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grappel 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 65 census records available for the last name Grappel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grappel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Grappel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grappel. For the veterans among your Grappel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grappel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Grappel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grappel in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grappel 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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