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Teipel Family History

Teipel 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: Tempel, Teitel, Seipel, Eitel, Keitel, Keiper, Topel, Thiel, Feigel

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Where is the Teipel family from?

You can see how Teipel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teipel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teipel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Teipel families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Teipel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Teipel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teipel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teipel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teipel. 60% of Teipel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Teipel women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Teipel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teipel 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Teipel. 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 308 military records available for the last name Teipel. For the veterans among your Teipel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teipel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Teipel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teipel in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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