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Nepfel Family History

Nepfel 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: Nebel, Netzel, Apfel, Nepper, Neufeld, Neppl, Nestel, Werfel, Herfel

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Where is the Nepfel family from?

You can see how Nepfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepfel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nepfel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nepfel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nepfel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepfel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Nepfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepfel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nepfel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nepfel. For the veterans among your Nepfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepfel lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Nepfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nepfel in 1997 was 95, and 90 in 2001.

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