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Shapers Family History

Shapers 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, Shavers, Capers, Shaer, Shaver, Shapiro, Sayers, Shaler

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Where is the Shapers family from?

You can see how Shapers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shapers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 67 Shapers families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Shapers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shapers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapers 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 Shapers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shapers. 100% of Shapers men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Shapers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shapers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shapers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapers 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Shapers. 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 104 military records available for the last name Shapers. For the veterans among your Shapers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Shapers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shapers in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapers 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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