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Wapshare Family History

Wapshare 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: Washer, Hampshire, Bashore, Wishart, Abshire, Warshauer, Capshaw

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Where is the Wapshare family from?

You can see how Wapshare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wapshare family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wapshare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wapshare families living in Wiltshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wapshare's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Wapshare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wapshare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Wapshare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wapshare 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wapshare. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wapshare. For the veterans among your Wapshare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wapshare lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wapshare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wapshare in 1970 was 74, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wapshare 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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