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Shapin Family History

Shapin 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: Chapin, Shain, Shahin, Hain, Shan, Sabin, Chopin, Spain, Savin

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Where is the Shapin family from?

You can see how Shapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Shapin families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Shapin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shapin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapin 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 Shapin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shapin. 21% of Shapin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Shapin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shapin were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Shapin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapin 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Shapin. 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 112 military records available for the last name Shapin. For the veterans among your Shapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Shapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shapin in 1963 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapin 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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