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Shapow Family History

Shapow 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: Shadow, Shaw, Shao, Sharrow, Sharlow, Sanow, Show, Salow, Sharon

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Where is the Shapow family from?

You can see how Shapow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shapow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shapow family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shapow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapow 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 55 census records available for the last name Shapow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shapow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shapow. For the veterans among your Shapow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shapow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shapow in 1970 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapow 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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