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Norpel Family History

Norpel 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: Borel, Norden, Nobel, Koppel, Noel, Kopel, Topel, Orel, Norder, Orgel

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Where is the Norpel family from?

You can see how Norpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norpel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Norpel families living in New Jersey. This was about 82% of all the recorded Norpel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Norpel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norpel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norpel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Norpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norpel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Norpel. 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 117 military records available for the last name Norpel. For the veterans among your Norpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norpel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Norpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Norpel in 1976 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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