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Schapira Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shapiro .

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


Similar surnames: Shapira, Schapiro, Sapiro, Shapero, Shapiro, Shaia, Schafer, Shafir

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Where is the Schapira family from?

You can see how Schapira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schapira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Schapira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Schapira families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Schapira's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schapira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schapira 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 Schapira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schapira. 50% of Schapira men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schapira women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Lawyer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schapira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schapira 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Schapira. 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 208 military records available for the last name Schapira. For the veterans among your Schapira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schapira lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schapira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schapira in 1959 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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