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Shaepe Family History

Shaepe 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: Sharpe, Happe, Snape, Sharp, Shreve, Slape, Shade, Shaer, Shane

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Where is the Shaepe family from?

You can see how Shaepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaepe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shaepe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Shaepe family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaepe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shaepe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaepe 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 46 census records available for the last name Shaepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaepe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shaepe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shaepe. For the veterans among your Shaepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaepe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Shaepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shaepe in 1953 was 57, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaepe 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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