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Shapansky Family History

Shapansky 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: Stepanski, Stransky, Shemanski, Slansky, Slavinsky, Sepanski

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Where is the Shapansky family from?

You can see how Shapansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shapansky families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shapansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shapansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapansky 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 Shapansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shapansky. 100% of Shapansky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shapansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Shapansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapansky 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shapansky. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shapansky. For the veterans among your Shapansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapansky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Shapansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shapansky in 1973 was 89, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapansky 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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