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Neppel Family History

Neppel 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: Nepper, Neppl, Eppel, Peppel, Keppel, Pepper, Kappel, Koppel, Appel

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Where is the Neppel family from?

You can see how Neppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neppel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Neppel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neppel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neppel 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 Neppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neppel. 50% of Neppel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Neppel women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Neppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Neppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neppel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Neppel. 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 153 military records available for the last name Neppel. For the veterans among your Neppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neppel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Neppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Neppel in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neppel 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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