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Schapira Family History

Schapira Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shapiro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schapira family from?

You can see how Schapira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schapira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Schapira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Schapira families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schapira's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schapira families in 1891.
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What did your Schapira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schapira. 60% of Schapira 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Schapira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schapira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapira 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Schapira. 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 208 military records available for the last name Schapira. For the veterans among your Schapira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapira lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schapira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schapira in 1959 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schapira 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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