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Sheppel Family History

Sheppel 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: Shippen, Shippey, Happel, Stoppel, Koeppel, Hepper, Stepper, Heupel

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Where is the Sheppel family from?

You can see how Sheppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheppel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheppel family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheppel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheppel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheppel 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 216 census records available for the last name Sheppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheppel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sheppel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sheppel. For the veterans among your Sheppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheppel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Sheppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheppel in 1973 was 75, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheppel 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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