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Scipes Family History

Scipes 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: Snipes, Sipes, Shipes, Stipes, Scites, Scales, Scopel, Spies, Sires

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Where is the Scipes family from?

You can see how Scipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scipes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scipes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Scipes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scipes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scipes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scipes 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 118 census records available for the last name Scipes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scipes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scipes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scipes. For the veterans among your Scipes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scipes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Scipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scipes in 1969 was 73, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scipes 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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