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Goepel Family History

Goepel Surname Meaning

German (Göpel): from the ancient Germanic personal name Godebald composed of the elements gōd ‘good’ or god ‘god’ + bald ‘bold brave’.

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


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Where is the Goepel family from?

You can see how Goepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goepel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goepel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Goepel families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goepel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Goepel families in 1911.
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What did your Goepel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goepel. 55% of Goepel men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Goepel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goepel were Clerk and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Goepel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goepel 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Goepel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 584 military records available for the last name Goepel. For the veterans among your Goepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goepel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goepel in 1956 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goepel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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