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Shrapnell Family History

Shrapnell Surname Meaning

metathesized form of Sharpnel earlier Charbonel a surname recorded as Carbonel in 14th-century Wilts; see Carbonell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shrapnell family from?

You can see how Shrapnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrapnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrapnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Shrapnell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shrapnell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Shrapnell families in 1891.
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What did your Shrapnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shrapnell. 100% of Shrapnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shrapnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrapnell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shrapnell. 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 114 military records available for the last name Shrapnell. For the veterans among your Shrapnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrapnell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Shrapnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shrapnell in 1972 was 79, and 72 in 1999.

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