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Schappell Family History

Schappell Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Schappel a metonymic occupational name for a maker of headdresses from an agent derivative of Middle High German schapel ‘headdress’.

Old French chapel ‘wreath of leaves or flowers’; compare modern French chapeau ‘hat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schappell family from?

You can see how Schappell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schappell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schappell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schappell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Schappell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schappell families in 1880.
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What did your Schappell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schappell. 47% of Schappell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schappell women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Schappell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schappell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schappell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schappell. 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 479 military records available for the last name Schappell. For the veterans among your Schappell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schappell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schappell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schappell in 1945 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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