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Shapsowitz Family History

Shapsowitz 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: Kaplowitz, Haimowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Shanholtz

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Where is the Shapsowitz family from?

You can see how Shapsowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapsowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shapsowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapsowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shapsowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shapsowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapsowitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shapsowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shapsowitz. For the veterans among your Shapsowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapsowitz lifespan?

Average Shapsowitz life expectancy in 1972 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapsowitz 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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