Schappel Family History

Schappel Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schappell, Chappel, Chappell, Schopper, Chapel, Happel, Schipper, Schabel, Schoppe, Schatzel

3,000 record(s) for Schappel

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
69	Military Records
50	Immigration Records
706	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Schappel family from?

You can see how Schappel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schappel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schappel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schappel families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schappel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schappel families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schappel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schappel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schappel. 65% of Schappel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Schappel women worked as a Machine operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schappel were Owner and Laborer.

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

65%

Clerk

12%

Machinist

12%

Owner

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Machine operator

60%

Laborer

40%

What Schappel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 706 census records available for the last name Schappel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schappel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Schappel. 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.

Military Records

There are 69 military records available for the last name Schappel. For the veterans among your Schappel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schappel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Schappel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schappel in 1970 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schappel 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.