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Shapell Family History

Shapell 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: Shappell, Chapell, Chappell, Chapel, Schappell, Shadwell, Shell

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Where is the Shapell family from?

You can see how Shapell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shapell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shapell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapell 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 208 census records available for the last name Shapell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shapell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shapell. For the veterans among your Shapell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Shapell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shapell in 1971 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapell 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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