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Shapleigh Family History

Shapleigh Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Shapley. This form of the surname has now died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shapleigh family from?

You can see how Shapleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapleigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shapleigh families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shapleigh's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shapleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Shapleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shapleigh. 34% of Shapleigh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shapleigh women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • President
    17%
  • Draftsman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shapleigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shapleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapleigh 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Shapleigh. 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 340 military records available for the last name Shapleigh. For the veterans among your Shapleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapleigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shapleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shapleigh in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapleigh 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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