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Sheppell Family History

Sheppell 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: Shappell, Chappell, Schappell, Sherrell, Shemwell, Shewell, Shepperd

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Where is the Sheppell family from?

You can see how Sheppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheppell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheppell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sheppell families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sheppell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sheppell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheppell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheppell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sheppell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Sheppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheppell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sheppell. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sheppell. For the veterans among your Sheppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheppell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Sheppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheppell in 1976 was 59, and 79 in 2000.

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