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Sompel Family History

Sompel 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: Sommer, Koppel, Samuel, Kopel, Sobel, Semper, Topel, Scopel, Samper

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Where is the Sompel family from?

You can see how Sompel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sompel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sompel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sompel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sompel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sompel 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 Sompel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sompel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Sompel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sompel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sompel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sompel. For the veterans among your Sompel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sompel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sompel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sompel in 1966 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sompel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sompel 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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