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Kupel Family History

Kupel 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: Kusel, Kuper, Kopel, Kugel, Rupel, Kuzel, Kupec, Kuhel, Kapel, Kiel

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Where is the Kupel family from?

You can see how Kupel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kupel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kupel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kupel families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kupel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kupel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kupel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kupel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kupel. 100% of Kupel 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 219 census records available for the last name Kupel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupel 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kupel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kupel. For the veterans among your Kupel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kupel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kupel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kupel in 1967 was 74, and 64 in 2003.

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