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Karpels Family History

Karpels 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: Karpel, Karels, Karrels, Kappel, Kardell, Kappers, Karpen, Korpela

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Where is the Karpels family from?

You can see how Karpels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karpels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Karpels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karpels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpels 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 Karpels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpels 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Karpels. 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 3 military records available for the last name Karpels. For the veterans among your Karpels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Karpels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karpels in 1963 was 87, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpels 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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