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Shaplow Family History

Shaplow 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: Sharlow, Shallow, Swallow, Harlow, Shadow, Sharrow, Salow, Shapley

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Where is the Shaplow family from?

You can see how Shaplow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaplow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shaplow families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaplow's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Shaplow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaplow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shaplow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shaplow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaplow 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 Shaplow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shaplow. For the veterans among your Shaplow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaplow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Shaplow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shaplow in 1978 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaplow 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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