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Scypes Family History

Scypes 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: Scales, Scopel, Sykes, Sypek, Hypes, Copes, Swopes, Symes, Sayles

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Where is the Scypes family from?

You can see how Scypes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scypes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scypes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scypes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scypes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scypes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scypes 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 45 census records available for the last name Scypes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scypes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scypes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scypes. For the veterans among your Scypes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scypes lifespan?

Average Scypes life expectancy in 1968 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scypes 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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