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Shoppard Family History

Shoppard 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: Sheppard, Shepard, Shephard, Shepperd, Shapard, Stopper, Stoddard

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Where is the Shoppard family from?

You can see how Shoppard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoppard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoppard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shoppard family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shoppard's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Shoppard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoppard 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 728 census records available for the last name Shoppard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoppard 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shoppard. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shoppard. For the veterans among your Shoppard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoppard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shoppard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shoppard in 1969 was 89, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoppard 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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