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Zipfel Family History

Zipfel Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Zipf.

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


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Where is the Zipfel family from?

You can see how Zipfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zipfel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zipfel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Zipfel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zipfel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zipfel families in 1911.
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What did your Zipfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zipfel. 21% of Zipfel men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Zipfel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zipfel were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Zipfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zipfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zipfel 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Zipfel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zipfel. For the veterans among your Zipfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zipfel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zipfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zipfel in 1961 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zipfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zipfel 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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