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Karpel Family History

Karpel Surname Meaning

German and Polish: from a personal name a diminutive of Karp. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Karpl, a pet form of Karp.

Altered form of Polish Karpiel ‘rutabago’, a metonymic occupational name for a peasant farmer.

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


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Where is the Karpel family from?

You can see how Karpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 36 Karpel families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Karpel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karpel families in 1920.
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What did your Karpel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karpel. 100% of Karpel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karpel. 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 236 military records available for the last name Karpel. For the veterans among your Karpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Karpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Karpel in 1953 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpel 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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