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Creppel Family History

Creppel Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Crépel a variant of Crépeau (see Crepeau).

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


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Where is the Creppel family from?

You can see how Creppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creppel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Creppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Creppel families living in Louisiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Creppel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Creppel families in 1880.
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What did your Creppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trapperfisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creppel. 34% of Creppel men worked as a Trapperfisherman.

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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

  • Trapperfisherman
    34%
  • Fur Trapperfisherman
    20%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Creppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Creppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creppel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Creppel. 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 57 military records available for the last name Creppel. For the veterans among your Creppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creppel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Creppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Creppel in 1968 was 24, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creppel 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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