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Shapfer Family History

Shapfer 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: Shaffer, Shafer, Shaefer, Kapfer, Hupfer, Schaefer, Sapper, Saffer

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Where is the Shapfer family from?

You can see how Shapfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shapfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shapfer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shapfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapfer 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 24 census records available for the last name Shapfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapfer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shapfer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shapfer. For the veterans among your Shapfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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