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Shoppes Family History

Shoppes 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: Hoppes, Stopper, Hopper, Shippen, Schopper, Hoppe, Shippey, Stoppel

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Where is the Shoppes family from?

You can see how Shoppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoppes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoppes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shoppes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoppes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoppes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoppes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shoppes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Shoppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoppes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shoppes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shoppes. For the veterans among your Shoppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoppes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Shoppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shoppes in 1983 was 78, and 91 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoppes 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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