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Shiperly Family History

Shiperly 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: Shively, Siverly, Simerly, Shield, Bierly, Shippey, Epperly, Sherry

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Where is the Shiperly family from?

You can see how Shiperly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiperly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shiperly family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiperly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shiperly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiperly 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 17 census records available for the last name Shiperly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiperly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shiperly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shiperly. For the veterans among your Shiperly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiperly lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Shiperly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shiperly in 1979 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiperly 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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