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Shinpaugh Family History

Shinpaugh Name Meaning

Perhaps a much altered form of German Schönbach a habitational name from any of at least 13 places so named in Germany and Austria.

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


Similar surnames: Sharbaugh, Osenbaugh, Silbaugh, Sirbaugh, Highbaugh, Stambaugh

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Where is the Shinpaugh family from?

You can see how Shinpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinpaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shinpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Shinpaugh families living in Tennessee. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shinpaugh's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shinpaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Shinpaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shinpaugh. 46% of Shinpaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shinpaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shinpaugh were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Shinpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinpaugh 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 Shinpaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Shinpaugh. For the veterans among your Shinpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinpaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Shinpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shinpaugh in 1958 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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