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Shappa Family History

Shappa 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: Chappa, Happe, Sharp, Happ, Pappa, Schiappa, Cappa, Sapp, Sharma

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Where is the Shappa family from?

You can see how Shappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shappa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shappa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shappa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shappa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shappa 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 109 census records available for the last name Shappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shappa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shappa. 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 Shappa. For the veterans among your Shappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shappa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Shappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shappa in 1968 was 67, and 62 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shappa 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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