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Shopson Family History

Shopson 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: Hopson, Shotton, Sampson, Hopton, Shipton, Simpson, Thompson, Hobson

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Where is the Shopson family from?

You can see how Shopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shopson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shopson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shopson family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shopson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Shopson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shopson 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 57 census records available for the last name Shopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shopson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shopson. 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 Shopson. For the veterans among your Shopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shopson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Shopson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shopson in 1972 was 83, and 92 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shopson 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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