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Shapkus Family History

Shapkus 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: Shanks, Shimkus, Dapkus, Stankus, Shankar, Malkus, Backus, Shams

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Where is the Shapkus family from?

You can see how Shapkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapkus family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Shapkus families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapkus's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Shapkus families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shapkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapkus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shapkus. 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 Shapkus. For the veterans among your Shapkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapkus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Shapkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shapkus in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapkus 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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