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Shoptaw Family History

Shoptaw Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shoptaw family from?

You can see how Shoptaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoptaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoptaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shoptaw families living in Dorset. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shoptaw's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Shoptaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoptaw 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 Shoptaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoptaw. 39% of Shoptaw men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Shoptaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoptaw were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Shoptaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shoptaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoptaw 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shoptaw. 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 325 military records available for the last name Shoptaw. For the veterans among your Shoptaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoptaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shoptaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shoptaw in 1962 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoptaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoptaw 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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