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Shlapin Family History

Shlapin 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: Saladin, Slavin, Chapin, Lapin, Hlavin, Shain, Shearin, Splain

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Where is the Shlapin family from?

You can see how Shlapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlapin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shlapin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shlapin family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlapin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shlapin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlapin 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 29 census records available for the last name Shlapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlapin 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 Shlapin. 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 Shlapin. For the veterans among your Shlapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlapin lifespan?

Average Shlapin life expectancy in 1971 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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