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Schapero Family History

Schapero Name 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: Schapiro, Shapero, Schaper, Schauer, Scheper, Schager, Shapiro

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Where is the Schapero family from?

You can see how Schapero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schapero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schapero families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schapero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schapero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schapero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schapero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schapero. 100% of Schapero men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schapero women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Schapero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Schapero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapero 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Schapero. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Schapero. For the veterans among your Schapero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapero lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Schapero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schapero in 1971 was 79, and 88 in 1995.

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