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Schapfel Family History

Schapfel 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: Chapel, Schappell, Schaefer, Schaffer, Schabel, Schaufele, Schatzel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schapfel 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 17 census records available for the last name Schapfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapfel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Schapfel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Schapfel. For the veterans among your Schapfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapfel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Schapfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schapfel in 1968 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

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