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Shoptaugh Family History

Shoptaugh 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: Sharbaugh, Shinpaugh, Shough, Hobaugh, Stombaugh, Stobaugh, Shambaugh

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Where is the Shoptaugh family from?

You can see how Shoptaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoptaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoptaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Shoptaugh families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shoptaugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shoptaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoptaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shoptaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoptaugh. 34% of Shoptaugh men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Shoptaugh women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Shoptaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Shoptaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoptaugh 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shoptaugh. 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 176 military records available for the last name Shoptaugh. For the veterans among your Shoptaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoptaugh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Shoptaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shoptaugh in 1955 was 34, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoptaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoptaugh 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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