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Shapan Family History

Shapan 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: Shahan, Shaban, Shan, Span, Hasan, Sagan, Lapan, Haan, Sharaf, Shean

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Where is the Shapan family from?

You can see how Shapan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shapan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shapan families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shapan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shapan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shapan. 100% of Shapan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Shapan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Shapan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shapan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Shapan. For the veterans among your Shapan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Shapan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shapan in 1966 was 68, and 73 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapan 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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