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Shipitz Family History

Shipitz 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: Spitz, Shibata, Shippen, Skipwith, Shimizu, Shippey, Spirito, Shipley

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Where is the Shipitz family from?

You can see how Shipitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shipitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shipitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shipitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shipitz 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 22 census records available for the last name Shipitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipitz 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 Shipitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shipitz. For the veterans among your Shipitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Shipitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shipitz in 1970 was 26, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipitz 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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