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Herpels Family History

Herpels Surname 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: Herpel, Hermes, Heupel, Herfel, Bertels, Herbel, Herres, Hermens

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Where is the Herpels family from?

You can see how Herpels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herpels families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Herpels's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Herpels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herpels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herpels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herpels. 100% of Herpels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Herpels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Herpels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpels 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Herpels. 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 11 military records available for the last name Herpels. For the veterans among your Herpels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Herpels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herpels in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herpels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herpels 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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