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Shapinsky Family History

Shapinsky 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: Slavinsky, Lapinsky, Shinsky, Slawinski, Lapinski, Malinsky

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Where is the Shapinsky family from?

You can see how Shapinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapinsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shapinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Shapinsky families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapinsky's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shapinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shapinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shapinsky. 40% of Shapinsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
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What Shapinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Shapinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapinsky 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shapinsky. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shapinsky. For the veterans among your Shapinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapinsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shapinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shapinsky in 1970 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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