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Wirpel Family History

Wirpel 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: Winkel, Wire, Karpel, Zirkel, Zimpel, Wiesel, Gimpel, Werfel, Herpel

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Where is the Wirpel family from?

You can see how Wirpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirpel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirpel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirpel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirpel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirpel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wirpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirpel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wirpel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wirpel. For the veterans among your Wirpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirpel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wirpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wirpel in 1967 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirpel 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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