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Nippel Family History

Nippel 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: Nipper, Rippel, Dippel, Sippel, Knippel, Tipper, Kappel, Koppel

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Where is the Nippel family from?

You can see how Nippel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nippel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nippel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Nippel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nippel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Nippel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nippel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nippel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nippel. For the veterans among your Nippel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Nippel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nippel in 1970 was 65, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nippel 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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