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Tepel Family History

Tepel 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: Topel, Tempel, Toepel, Teel, Teper, Tepe, Peel, Tafel, Capel, Appel

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Where is the Tepel family from?

You can see how Tepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tepel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tepel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tepel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tepel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tepel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tepel 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 Tepel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tepel. 100% of Tepel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tepel women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tepel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Tepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tepel 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Tepel. 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 222 military records available for the last name Tepel. For the veterans among your Tepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tepel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tepel in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tepel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tepel 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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