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Shrapshire Family History

Shrapshire 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: Shropshire, Hampshire, Darbyshire, Cheshire, Abshire, Berkshire

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Where is the Shrapshire family from?

You can see how Shrapshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrapshire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrapshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shrapshire families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrapshire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shrapshire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrapshire 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 Shrapshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrapshire. 35% of Shrapshire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shrapshire women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Shrapshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Shrapshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrapshire 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 Shrapshire. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shrapshire. For the veterans among your Shrapshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrapshire lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Shrapshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shrapshire in 1971 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shrapshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrapshire 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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