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Marpel Family History

Marpel 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: Marvel, Martel, Markel, Karpel, Marcel, Harpel, Mapel, Marker, Marie

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Where is the Marpel family from?

You can see how Marpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marpel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marpel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Marpel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marpel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marpel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marpel 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 Marpel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marpel. 100% of Marpel men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Marpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marpel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Marpel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Marpel. For the veterans among your Marpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marpel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Marpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marpel in 1959 was 100, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marpel 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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