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Shampay Family History

Shampay 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: Champa, Shammas, Shumway, Shamp, Sampey, Shamah, Shima, Sama, Shankar

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Where is the Shampay family from?

You can see how Shampay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shampay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shampay families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shampay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shampay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shampay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shampay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clothes Checker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shampay. 100% of Shampay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shampay women worked as a Clothes Checker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clothes Checker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Shampay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shampay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shampay. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shampay. For the veterans among your Shampay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shampay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shampay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shampay in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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