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Shepell Family History

Shepell 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: Shewell, Sewell, Shell, Showell, Sherrell, Shemwell, Spell, Hewell

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Where is the Shepell family from?

You can see how Shepell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shepell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shepell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepell 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 63 census records available for the last name Shepell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shepell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shepell. For the veterans among your Shepell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Shepell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shepell in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepell 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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