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Shimpach Family History

Shimpach 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: Shambach, Shima, Shipwash, Limbach, Shimada, Sampath, Spach, Leimbach

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Where is the Shimpach family from?

You can see how Shimpach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimpach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimpach family living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shimpach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shimpach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimpach 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 78 census records available for the last name Shimpach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimpach 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shimpach. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shimpach. For the veterans among your Shimpach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimpach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Shimpach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shimpach in 1963 was 69, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimpach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimpach 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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