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Zopel Family History

Zopel 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: Kopel, Topel, Zobel, Opel, Borel, Pope, Capel, Hope, Nobel, Koppel

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Where is the Zopel family from?

You can see how Zopel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zopel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zopel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zopel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zopel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zopel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zopel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Zopel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zopel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zopel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zopel. For the veterans among your Zopel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zopel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Zopel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zopel in 1976 was 60, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zopel 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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