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Vaupel Family History

Vaupel Surname Meaning

German: from a dialect pet form of the personal name Volbrecht (see Vollbrecht).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vaupel family from?

You can see how Vaupel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaupel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaupel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Vaupel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaupel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Vaupel families in 1911.
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What did your Vaupel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaupel. 24% of Vaupel men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Vaupel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaupel were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vaupel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaupel 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Vaupel. 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 930 military records available for the last name Vaupel. For the veterans among your Vaupel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaupel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vaupel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vaupel in 1955 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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