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Sipel Family History

Sipel 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: Sidel, Sippel, Seipel, Sigel, Sipes, Sipe, Kiel, Eitel, Capel, Kiper

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Where is the Sipel family from?

You can see how Sipel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sipel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sipel families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sipel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sipel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipel 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 Sipel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sipel. 34% of Sipel men worked as an Operator and 100% of Sipel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Sipel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Sipel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipel 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sipel. 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 163 military records available for the last name Sipel. For the veterans among your Sipel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sipel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sipel in 1964 was 75, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipel 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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