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Timpel Family History

Timpel 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: Tempel, Zimpel, Gimpel, Timpe, Timmel, Kimpel, Tipper, Himmel, Gimbel

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Where is the Timpel family from?

You can see how Timpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timpel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Timpel families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Timpel's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Timpel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timpel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Timpel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Timpel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Timpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Timpel. 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 79 military records available for the last name Timpel. For the veterans among your Timpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timpel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Timpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Timpel in 1970 was 91, and 72 in 1986.

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