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Shropshin Family History

Shropshin 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, Seraphin, Chopin, Chokshi, Sorokin, Hoskin, Hoshino

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Where is the Shropshin family from?

You can see how Shropshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shropshin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shropshin families living in Arkansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shropshin's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Shropshin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Shropshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shropshin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shropshin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shropshin. For the veterans among your Shropshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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