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Shapir Family History

Shapir 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: Shakir, Shapiro, Shafir, Sapir, Shapira, Shahid, Chapin, Sharif

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Where is the Shapir family from?

You can see how Shapir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shapir family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shapir's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Shapir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapir 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Shapir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapir 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Shapir. 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 Shapir. For the veterans among your Shapir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapir lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Shapir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shapir in 1981 was 84, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapir 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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