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Shaperd Family History

Shaperd 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: Shapero, Sheperd, Shapard, Shepherd, Shaer, Shaver, Shapiro, Shaler

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Where is the Shaperd family from?

You can see how Shaperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaperd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shaperd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shaperd family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaperd's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shaperd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaperd 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 Shaperd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaperd. 50% of Shaperd men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 50% of Shaperd women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaperd were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Shaperd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Shaperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaperd 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shaperd. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shaperd. For the veterans among your Shaperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaperd lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Shaperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shaperd in 1979 was 83, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaperd 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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