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Shopey Family History

Shopey 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: Shorey, Shope, Hope, Shore, Scopel, Slowey, Shippey, Honey, Shipley

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Shopey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shopey 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 Shopey. 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 122 military records available for the last name Shopey. For the veterans among your Shopey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shopey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shopey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shopey in 1967 was 53, and 57 in 2002.

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