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Shappel Family History

Shappel Name 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: Happel, Shappell, Chappel, Happe, Kappel, Appel, Shippen, Chappell

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Where is the Shappel family from?

You can see how Shappel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shappel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shappel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 68 Shappel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shappel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shappel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shappel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shappel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shappel. 72% of Shappel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Shappel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shappel 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shappel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Shappel. For the veterans among your Shappel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shappel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Shappel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shappel in 1960 was 75, and 58 in 2000.

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