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Shipin Family History

Shipin 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: Chopin, Shippen, Shin, Chapin, Shipton, Shipman, Shinn, Shein

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Where is the Shipin family from?

You can see how Shipin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shipin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shipin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shipin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shipin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shipin 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 101 census records available for the last name Shipin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shipin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shipin. For the veterans among your Shipin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Shipin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shipin in 1982 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipin 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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