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Worpel Family History

Worpel 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: Worrel, Borel, Koppel, Kopel, Worley, Topel, Orel, Orgel, Morel

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Where is the Worpel family from?

You can see how Worpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worpel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Worpel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Worpel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Worpel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worpel 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 Worpel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Worpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worpel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Worpel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Worpel. For the veterans among your Worpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worpel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Worpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Worpel in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worpel 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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