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Shapins Family History

Shapins 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: Chapin, Salins, Shapiro, Shuping, Shain, Hagins, Shapira, Shamis

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Where is the Shapins family from?

You can see how Shapins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Shapins families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Shapins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shapins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapins 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 Shapins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shapins. 42% of Shapins men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Shapins women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shapins were Clerk and Sales Lady.

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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
    42%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Sales Lady
    29%

What Shapins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Shapins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shapins. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shapins. For the veterans among your Shapins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Shapins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shapins in 1961 was 57, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapins 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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