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Sopiel Family History

Sopiel 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: Popiel, Spier, Koppel, Kopel, Sobel, Topel, Scopel, Stiel, Spies

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Where is the Sopiel family from?

You can see how Sopiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sopiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sopiel families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sopiel's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sopiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sopiel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Sopiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Sopiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopiel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sopiel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sopiel. For the veterans among your Sopiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopiel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sopiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sopiel in 1967 was 69, and 92 in 2002.

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