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Shiphord Family History

Shiphord 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: Shepherd, Shephard, Shuford, Lipford, Swinford, Shipton, Sifford

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Where is the Shiphord family from?

You can see how Shiphord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiphord family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Shiphord family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiphord's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shiphord families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Shiphord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiphord 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shiphord. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shiphord. For the veterans among your Shiphord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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