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Where is the Shapiro family from?
You can see how Shapiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapiro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shapiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Shapiro families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shapiro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shapiro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shapiro. 18% of Shapiro men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Shapiro women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shapiro were Manager and Clerk. .
Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Shapiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shapiro in 1942 was 41, and 81 in 2004.