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Roepel Family History

Roepel 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: Roedel, Toepel, Roppel, Roesel, Roeper, Koppel, Roemer, Rogel, Redel

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Where is the Roepel family from?

You can see how Roepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roepel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roepel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Roepel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Roepel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roepel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roepel 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 17 census records available for the last name Roepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roepel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Roepel. 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 Roepel. For the veterans among your Roepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roepel lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Roepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roepel in 1998 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roepel 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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