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Shrap Family History

Shrap 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: Shan, Shah, Sarah, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sera, Sharp, Sharaf, Sham

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Where is the Shrap family from?

You can see how Shrap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrap family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrap families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shrap families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shrap's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shrap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrap 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 Shrap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrap 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shrap. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shrap. For the veterans among your Shrap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrap lifespan?

Average Shrap life expectancy in 1975 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrap 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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