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Shappell Family History

Shappell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schappell.

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


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Where is the Shappell family from?

You can see how Shappell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shappell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shappell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Shappell families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shappell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shappell families in 1911.
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What did your Shappell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shappell. 28% of Shappell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shappell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shappell were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stitcher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Shappell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shappell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shappell 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Shappell. 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 888 military records available for the last name Shappell. For the veterans among your Shappell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shappell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shappell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shappell in 1944 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shappell 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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