Origins of the Shapiro surname

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    In 1921, most Shapiros lived in london

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    4,900 Shapiro Travel & migration records
    1,500 Shapiros found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Shapiro

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    What are the most common Shapiro first names?

    Harry

    Samuel

    Rose

    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Shapiros

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Shapiros in 1921

    Dressmaker

    5

    Tailoress

    5

    Machinist Mantles

    4

    Assisting In The Business

    3

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Shapiros in 1921

    Salespersons

    80

    Sales Clerks

    58

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

    55

    Clerks

    54

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    49

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