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Shapalis Family History

Shapalis 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: Shaulis, Chaplin, Stamatis, Salis, Sallis, Papalia, Sharples, Challis

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Where is the Shapalis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapalis 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 7 census records available for the last name Shapalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapalis 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 Shapalis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shapalis. For the veterans among your Shapalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapalis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Shapalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shapalis in 1964 was 75, and 64 in 1986.

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