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Shipon Family History

Shipon 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: Shipton, Shimon, Simon, Shippen, Shin, Sison, Skipton, Sion, Siron

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Where is the Shipon family from?

You can see how Shipon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shipon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shipon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shipon family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Shipon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shipon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shipon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shipon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shipon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shipon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shipon. For the veterans among your Shipon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shipon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Shipon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shipon in 1976 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shipon 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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