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Sapel Family History

Sapel 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: Capel, Savel, Apel, Stapel, Sagel, Sabel, Kapel, Samel, Saper, Mapel

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Where is the Sapel family from?

You can see how Sapel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sapel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sapel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sapel families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sapel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sapel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sapel 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 184 census records available for the last name Sapel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sapel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sapel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sapel. For the veterans among your Sapel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sapel lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Sapel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sapel in 1993 was 87, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sapel 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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