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Neppl Family History

Neppl Surname Meaning

South German: possibly from a pet form of Nepomuk the name of the 14th century patron saint of Bohemia.

Saint John of Nepomuk (Johann von Nepomuk in German) which became a personal name in Bavaria in the 18th century.

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


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Where is the Neppl family from?

You can see how Neppl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neppl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neppl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Neppl families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Neppl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neppl families in 1880.
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What did your Neppl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neppl. 25% of Neppl men worked as a Farming and 100% of Neppl women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Neppl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Neppl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neppl 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Neppl. 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 256 military records available for the last name Neppl. For the veterans among your Neppl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neppl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neppl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neppl in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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