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Shapka Family History

Shapka 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: Shankar, Chupka, Sarka, Shanks, Sharma, Shonka, Chapa, Stepka, Shark

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Where is the Shapka family from?

You can see how Shapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shapka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Shapka families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shapka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shapka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapka 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 Shapka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shapka. 67% of Shapka men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Shapka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapka 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shapka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shapka. For the veterans among your Shapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Shapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shapka in 1970 was 78, and 82 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapka 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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