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Shaplin Family History

Shaplin 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: Chaplin, Hallin, Hamlin, Caplin, Chapin, Havlin, Harlin, Sahlin

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Where is the Shaplin family from?

You can see how Shaplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Shaplin families living in Cumberland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shaplin's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Shaplin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaplin 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 Shaplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shaplin. 100% of Shaplin men worked as a Master Joiner and 100% of Shaplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shaplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Shaplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaplin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Shaplin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shaplin. For the veterans among your Shaplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaplin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Shaplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shaplin in 1965 was 61, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaplin 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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