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Geipel Family History

Geipel 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: Geibel, Geidel, Geisel, Seipel, Eitel, Keitel, Keiper, Geier, Feigel

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Where is the Geipel family from?

You can see how Geipel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geipel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geipel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Geipel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Geipel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geipel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geipel 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 Geipel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geipel. 100% of Geipel men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Geipel women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Geipel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geipel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geipel 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Geipel. 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 822 military records available for the last name Geipel. For the veterans among your Geipel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geipel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geipel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geipel in 1963 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geipel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geipel 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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