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Shapai Family History

Shapai 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: Sakai, Sharaf, Shahan, Shaban, Shafi, Chapa, Shaia, Sharar, Shirai

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Shapai lifespan?

Average Shapai life expectancy in 1970 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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