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Shipan Family History

Shipan 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: Shipman, Shan, Shima, Span, Shippen, Shin, Shean, Shahan, Shipton

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Where is the Shipan family from?

You can see how Shipan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shipan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shipan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shipan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shipan 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 Shipan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shipan. 100% of Shipan women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Shipan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Shipan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shipan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shipan. For the veterans among your Shipan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shipan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shipan in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipan 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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