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Shapoff Family History

Shapoff 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: Shroff, Sadoff, Shaff, Shoff, Shariff, Sharff, Shao, Hoff, Sharaf

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Where is the Shapoff family from?

You can see how Shapoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shapoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shapoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shapoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapoff 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 147 census records available for the last name Shapoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapoff 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shapoff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shapoff. For the veterans among your Shapoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Shapoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shapoff in 1960 was 40, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapoff 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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