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Shippa Family History

Shippa 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: Shipp, Shipps, Shippy, Shima, Shippen, Hipp, Sippy, Stipp, Shippey

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Where is the Shippa family from?

You can see how Shippa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shippa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shippa families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shippa family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shippa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shippa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shippa 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 160 census records available for the last name Shippa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shippa 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shippa. 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 Shippa. For the veterans among your Shippa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shippa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Shippa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shippa in 1973 was 76, and 86 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shippa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shippa 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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