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Shapen Family History

Shapen 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: Shan, Hagen, Shen, Haren, Shippen, Snape, Chapel, Shahan, Chapin

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Where is the Shapen family from?

You can see how Shapen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shapen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shapen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapen 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 175 census records available for the last name Shapen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shapen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shapen. For the veterans among your Shapen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Shapen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shapen in 1966 was 73, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shapen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapen 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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