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Shapler Family History

Shapler 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: Stapler, Shaler, Shepler, Shapley, Shaller, Shipler, Shawler, Kapler

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Where is the Shapler family from?

You can see how Shapler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shapler families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shapler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shapler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Shapler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapler 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shapler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shapler. For the veterans among your Shapler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapler lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Shapler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shapler in 1993 was 88, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapler 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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