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Shippens Family History

Shippens 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: Shippen, Shippey, Tippens, Lippens, Schippers, Shipps, Phippen

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Where is the Shippens family from?

You can see how Shippens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shippens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shippens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shippens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shippens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shippens 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 Shippens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shippens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shippens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Shippens. For the veterans among your Shippens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shippens lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Shippens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shippens in 1986 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shippens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shippens 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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