This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shiplet family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shiplet Family History

Shiplet 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: Shipley, Shiflet, Shipler, Shiplett, Chipley, Shippen, Shippey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shiplet family from?

You can see how Shiplet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiplet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiplet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shiplet family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiplet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shiplet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiplet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shiplet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiplet. 41% of Shiplet men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shiplet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiplet were Carpenter and Waitress.

View Census Data for Shiplet | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Shiplet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiplet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiplet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shiplet

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Shiplet. 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.

View all Shiplet immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 304 military records available for the last name Shiplet. For the veterans among your Shiplet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shiplet military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shiplet family history

Discover More

What is the average Shiplet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shiplet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shiplet in 1964 was 48, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiplet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiplet 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shiplet family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial