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Shipke Family History

Shipke 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: Hipke, Shipe, Shippen, Shippey, Shine, Hippe, Hilke, Shipley, Shire

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Where is the Shipke family from?

You can see how Shipke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shipke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shipke family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shipke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shipke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shipke 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 157 census records available for the last name Shipke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shipke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shipke. For the veterans among your Shipke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Shipke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shipke in 1965 was 75, and 95 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipke 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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