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Hrapshaw Family History

Hrapshaw 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: Ramshaw, Bradshaw, Capshaw, Crawshaw, Cranshaw, Hanshaw, Harshaw

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Hrapshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hrapshaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hrapshaw. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Hrapshaw. For the veterans among your Hrapshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hrapshaw lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Hrapshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hrapshaw in 1984 was 78, and 58 in 1996.

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