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Shipek Family History

Shipek 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: Shimek, Stipek, Shipe, Shipes, Shippen, Shippey, Shine, Shipley

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Where is the Shipek family from?

You can see how Shipek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shipek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Shipek families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Shipek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shipek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Shipek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shipek. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shipek. For the veterans among your Shipek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shipek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shipek in 1969 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipek 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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