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Shiepley Family History

Shiepley 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: Shipley, Shepley, Chipley, Shippey, Shirley, Shelley, Sherley

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Where is the Shiepley family from?

You can see how Shiepley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiepley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shiepley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shiepley family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiepley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shiepley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Shiepley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiepley 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 Shiepley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shiepley. For the veterans among your Shiepley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiepley 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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