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Shompe Family History

Shompe 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: Shoupe, Shope, Shomper, Hope, Homme, Shore, Hoppe, Shoop, Shoe, Hampe

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shompe 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 24 census records available for the last name Shompe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shompe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shompe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shompe. For the veterans among your Shompe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shompe lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Shompe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shompe in 1981 was 55, and 31 in 1994.

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