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Schpell Family History

Schpell 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: Schoell, Schnell, Schell, Scholl, Scopel, Schappell, Schmoll, Shell

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Where is the Schpell family from?

You can see how Schpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schpell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schpell family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schpell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schpell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schpell 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 4 census records available for the last name Schpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schpell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schpell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schpell. For the veterans among your Schpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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