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Karpiel Family History

Karpiel 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, Kurpiel, Kappel, Karpen, Karmel, Ariel, Karpe, Bargiel, Karel

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Where is the Karpiel family from?

You can see how Karpiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karpiel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpiel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karpiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karpiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucker and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karpiel. 100% of Karpiel men worked as a Trucker and 50% of Karpiel women worked as a Winder.

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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

  • Trucker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Factory Work
    50%

What Karpiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Karpiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpiel 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Karpiel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Karpiel. For the veterans among your Karpiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpiel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Karpiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Karpiel in 1968 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karpiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpiel 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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