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Schapler Family History

Schapler 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: Schaller, Schadler, Schaper, Scharrer, Schuler, Schopper, Schacher

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Where is the Schapler family from?

You can see how Schapler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schapler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schapler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schapler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schapler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schapler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schapler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schapler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schapler. 100% of Schapler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schapler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Schapler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapler 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schapler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 486 military records available for the last name Schapler. For the veterans among your Schapler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schapler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schapler in 1964 was 74, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schapler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schapler 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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