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Shapolsky Family History

Shapolsky 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: Zapolski, Polsky, Skalsky, Hajovsky, Sadowsky, Yampolsky, Shapley

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Where is the Shapolsky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapolsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shapolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shapolsky. 100% of Shapolsky men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Shapolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapolsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shapolsky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shapolsky. For the veterans among your Shapolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapolsky lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Shapolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shapolsky in 1988 was 72, and 88 in 1998.

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