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Shapird Family History

Shapird 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: Shapiro, Shapira, Shapard, Shahid, Shakir, Shepard, Shafir, Sapir

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Where is the Shapird family from?

You can see how Shapird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapird family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shapird family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shapird's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shapird families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shapird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shapird ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shapird. 100% of Shapird women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Shapird family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Shapird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapird 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Shapird. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shapird. For the veterans among your Shapird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapird lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Shapird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shapird in 1973 was 76, and 79 in 1974.

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