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Shaprio Family History

Shaprio Surname 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: Sharif, Shapiro, Sapio, Caprio, Shapero, April, Harris, Khatri

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Where is the Shaprio family from?

You can see how Shaprio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaprio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaprio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shaprio families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaprio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shaprio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaprio 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 Shaprio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaprio. 27% of Shaprio men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Shaprio women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaprio were Owner and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Secretary
    7%

What Shaprio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaprio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaprio 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Shaprio. 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 85 military records available for the last name Shaprio. For the veterans among your Shaprio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaprio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Shaprio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shaprio in 1960 was 44, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaprio 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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