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Shappy Family History

Shappy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chaput.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shappy family from?

You can see how Shappy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shappy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shappy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Shappy families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Shappy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shappy families in 1911.
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What did your Shappy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shappy. 100% of Shappy men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shappy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shappy 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shappy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Shappy. For the veterans among your Shappy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shappy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shappy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shappy in 1965 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shappy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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