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Cepiel Family History

Cepiel 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: Czepiel, Capel, Cecil, Chmiel, Popiel, Piel, Eppel, Peppel, Deziel

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Where is the Cepiel family from?

You can see how Cepiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cepiel family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cepiel's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Cepiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cepiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cepiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cepiel. 100% of Cepiel 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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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Cepiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepiel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Cepiel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cepiel. For the veterans among your Cepiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepiel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Cepiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cepiel in 1968 was 73, and 39 in 2000.

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