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Shrimpton Family History

Shrimpton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Sherington in Buckinghamshire which is recorded as Shryngton in 1367. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Scīra (from scīr ‘bright’).

The Old English connective -ing- is used in forming the name, which indicates belonging or connection.

Additionally, the term tūn translates to ‘farmstead estate’, further describing the geographical significance of the location.

Sherington reflects both historical and linguistic elements that highlight the region's cultural heritage.

Overall, this name encapsulates aspects of Old English language and the communities that have inhabited the area over time.

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


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You can see how Shrimpton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrimpton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrimpton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 427 Shrimpton families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shrimpton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shrimpton families in 1891.
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What did your Shrimpton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shrimpton. 10% of Shrimpton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Shrimpton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shrimpton were Gardener and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shrimpton. For the veterans among your Shrimpton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrimpton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shrimpton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shrimpton in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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