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Zoppel Family History

Zoppel 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: Koppel, Oppel, Toppel, Roppel, Poppel, Hoppel, Coppel, Kopper, Kappel

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Where is the Zoppel family from?

You can see how Zoppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoppel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zoppel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zoppel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zoppel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoppel 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 Zoppel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zoppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Zoppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoppel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Zoppel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zoppel. For the veterans among your Zoppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoppel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zoppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zoppel in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoppel 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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