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Shapper Family History

Shapper 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: Sapper, Shipper, Sharper, Happe, Harper, Stopper, Clapper, Skipper

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Where is the Shapper family from?

You can see how Shapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shapper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shapper families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shapper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shapper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shapper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shapper. 100% of Shapper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapper 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Shapper. 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 122 military records available for the last name Shapper. For the veterans among your Shapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1980, in the United States, Shapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shapper in 1955 was 44, and 75 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapper 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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