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Hupel Family History

Hupel 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: Rupel, Heupel, Hubel, Hupe, Hugel, Huber, Hamel, Capel, Hope, Kusel

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Where is the Hupel family from?

You can see how Hupel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hupel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hupel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hupel families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hupel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hupel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hupel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hupel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hupel. 100% of Hupel 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
    100%
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What Hupel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Hupel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hupel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hupel. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hupel. For the veterans among your Hupel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hupel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Hupel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hupel in 1970 was 69, and 64 in 2002.

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