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Shiep Family History

Shiep 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: Shier, Shipp, Shie, Shimp, Shiel, Shieh, Shi, Shen, Shima, Spier

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Where is the Shiep family from?

You can see how Shiep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shiep families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shiep's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shiep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiep 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 62 census records available for the last name Shiep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiep 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shiep. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shiep. For the veterans among your Shiep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiep lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiep 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiep

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