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Kripal Family History

Kripal Name 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: Kral, Krizan, Kristal, Krupa, Krill, Trial, Ripa, Kriel, Korpal

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Where is the Kripal family from?

You can see how Kripal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kripal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kripal families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kripal's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kripal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kripal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kripal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kripal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Kripal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kripal 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kripal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Kripal. For the veterans among your Kripal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kripal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kripal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kripal in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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