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Shiplett Family History

Shiplett Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Hazlett, Shillito, Whitsett, Shilts, Trippett, Shiflet, Shidler

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Where is the Shiplett family from?

You can see how Shiplett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiplett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiplett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Shiplett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shiplett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shiplett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiplett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shiplett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiplett. 29% of Shiplett men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Shiplett women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiplett were Farm Laborer and House Keeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • House Work
    17%
  • House Keeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiplett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiplett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shiplett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Shiplett. For the veterans among your Shiplett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiplett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shiplett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shiplett in 1955 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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