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Schapiro Family History

Schapiro Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shapiro.

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


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Where is the Schapiro family from?

You can see how Schapiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schapiro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schapiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Schapiro families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schapiro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schapiro families in 1891.
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What did your Schapiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schapiro. 100% of Schapiro 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Schapiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapiro 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Schapiro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schapiro. For the veterans among your Schapiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapiro lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schapiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schapiro in 1956 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schapiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schapiro 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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