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Theophel Family History

Theophel 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: Topel, Tempel, Heupel, Toppel, Treichel, Toepel, Herpel, Theel

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Where is the Theophel family from?

You can see how Theophel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theophel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theophel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Theophel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Theophel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Theophel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theophel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theophel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Theophel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theophel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Theophel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Theophel. For the veterans among your Theophel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theophel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Theophel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Theophel in 1964 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

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