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Schapka Family History

Schapka 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: Chupka, Schalk, Schiappa, Schack, Chapa, Chappa, Schank, Schara

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Where is the Schapka family from?

You can see how Schapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schapka family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Schapka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schapka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Schapka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schapka 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 Schapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapka 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Schapka. 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 62 military records available for the last name Schapka. For the veterans among your Schapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapka lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Schapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schapka in 1993 was 96, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schapka 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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