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Karpel Family History

Karpel Name Meaning

German and Polish: from a personal name a diminutive of Karp Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Karpl a pet form of Karp Altered form of Polish Karpiel ‘rutabago’ a metonymic occupational name for a peasant farmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karpen, Karmel, Kappel, Apel, Harmel, Karol, Harpel, Karel, Hartel

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Where is the Karpel family from?

You can see how Karpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 36 Karpel families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Karpel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karpel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karpel. 24% of Karpel men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Karpel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karpel were Operator and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bookeeper
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karpel. 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 236 military records available for the last name Karpel. For the veterans among your Karpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Karpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Karpel in 1953 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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