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Woeppel Family History

Woeppel 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: Koeppel, Koppel, Kloeppel, Oppel, Toppel, Toepel, Woelfel, Roppel

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Where is the Woeppel family from?

You can see how Woeppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeppel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woeppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Woeppel families living in Nebraska. This was about 70% of all the recorded Woeppel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Woeppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeppel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woeppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woeppel. 45% of Woeppel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Woeppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Woeppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeppel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Woeppel. 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 122 military records available for the last name Woeppel. For the veterans among your Woeppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeppel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woeppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woeppel in 1963 was 80, and 100 in 2004.

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