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Herpel Family History

Herpel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Herbord and Herbrecht formed with the elements heri hari ‘army’ + bord ‘shield’ or ber(h)t ‘famous’.

Habitational name from a place of that name in Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herpel family from?

You can see how Herpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herpel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Herpel families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herpel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Herpel families in 1891.
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What did your Herpel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herpel. 28% of Herpel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Herpel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herpel were Awning Maker and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Awning Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpel 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Herpel. 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 547 military records available for the last name Herpel. For the veterans among your Herpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herpel in 1965 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

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