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Shimpock Family History

Shimpock 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: Shamrock, Shinnick, Shedlock, Shock, Chinnock, Smock, Sherlock

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Where is the Shimpock family from?

You can see how Shimpock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimpock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimpock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Shimpock families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimpock's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shimpock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimpock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shimpock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimpock. 50% of Shimpock men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Shimpock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Shimpock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimpock 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shimpock. 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 119 military records available for the last name Shimpock. For the veterans among your Shimpock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimpock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shimpock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shimpock in 1963 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimpock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimpock 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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