This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shapher family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shapher Family History

Shapher 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: Shepherd, Schacher, Sapper, Shaer, Shaver, Stapler, Shaler, Shaner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shapher family from?

You can see how Shapher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Shapher family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapher's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Shapher families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shapher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Shapher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shapher

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Shapher. 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.

View all Shapher immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Shapher. For the veterans among your Shapher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shapher military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shapher family history

Discover More

What is the average Shapher lifespan?

Average Shapher life expectancy in 1971 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapher 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shapher family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial