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Shaplye Family History

Shaplye 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: Staple, Shapley, Shadle, Shaklee, Hale, Halse, Sale, Happe, Harle

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Where is the Shaplye family from?

You can see how Shaplye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaplye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaplye family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaplye's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaplye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaplye 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 7 census records available for the last name Shaplye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaplye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shaplye. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shaplye. For the veterans among your Shaplye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaplye lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Shaplye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shaplye in 1977 was 69, and 64 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaplye 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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