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Shipkey Family History

Shipkey 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: Shippey, Shipley, Whipkey, Shirkey, Chipley, Shippen, Hiskey, Shirley

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Where is the Shipkey family from?

You can see how Shipkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shipkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shipkey families living in Connecticut. This was about 82% of all the recorded Shipkey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shipkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shipkey 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 99 census records available for the last name Shipkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipkey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shipkey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shipkey. For the veterans among your Shipkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipkey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Shipkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shipkey in 1969 was 75, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipkey 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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