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Noerpel Family History

Noerpel 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, Noetzel, Toepel, Herpel, Soergel, Oertel, Loerzel, Koerper

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Where is the Noerpel family from?

You can see how Noerpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Noerpel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Noerpel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Noerpel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Noerpel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Noerpel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Noerpel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Noerpel. 100% of Noerpel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Noerpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noerpel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Noerpel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Noerpel. For the veterans among your Noerpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noerpel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Noerpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Noerpel in 1970 was 75, and 99 in 2004.

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