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Shimp Family History

Shimp Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schimpp a variant of Schimpf.

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


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Where is the Shimp family from?

You can see how Shimp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Shimp families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shimp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shimp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimp 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 Shimp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimp. 23% of Shimp men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Shimp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimp were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shimp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimp 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Shimp. 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 Shimp. For the veterans among your Shimp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shimp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shimp in 1952 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimp 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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