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Wopschall Family History

Wopschall 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: Wobschall, Gotschall, Voshall, Marschall, Schall, Godshall, Woodhall

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Where is the Wopschall family from?

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

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Wopschall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Wopschall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wopschall 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wopschall. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wopschall. For the veterans among your Wopschall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wopschall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wopschall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wopschall in 1964 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wopschall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wopschall 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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