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Grepel Family History

Grepel 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: Greuel, Green, Giesel, Gressel, Redel, Giebel, Gruel, Griesel, Grapes

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Where is the Grepel family from?

You can see how Grepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grepel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grepel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grepel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grepel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grepel 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 45 census records available for the last name Grepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grepel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grepel. 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 Grepel. For the veterans among your Grepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grepel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Grepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grepel in 1986 was 78, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grepel 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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