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Shorpshire Family History

Shorpshire 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: Shropshire, Hampshire, Lopshire, Cheshire, Berkshire, Morishige

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Where is the Shorpshire family from?

You can see how Shorpshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorpshire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shorpshire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shorpshire families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shorpshire's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shorpshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorpshire 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 Shorpshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Shorpshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorpshire 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shorpshire. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shorpshire. For the veterans among your Shorpshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorpshire lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Shorpshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shorpshire in 1981 was 55, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shorpshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorpshire 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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