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Kipel Family History

Kipel 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: Kiel, Kiper, Kopel, Kipe, Kibel, Kapel, Kimpel, Kimel, Kivel, Kisel

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Where is the Kipel family from?

You can see how Kipel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kipel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kipel families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kipel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kipel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipel 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 86 census records available for the last name Kipel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kipel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kipel. For the veterans among your Kipel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kipel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kipel in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kipel 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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