Shipman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shipman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shipman family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 29
Female Servant 25
Independent 22
Farmer 18
Labourer 11
Male Servant 10
Needle Maker 9
Inmate 5
Shoe Maker 5
House Keeper 5
Lace Maker 5
Dress Maker 4
Brass Founder 4
Cutler 4
Baker 3
Blacksmith 3
Independant 3
Silk Weaver 3
Frame Smith 3
Lace Dresser 3
Ag Labourer 2
Carrier 2
Lace Worker 2
Coal Miner 2
Joiner 2

Shipman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shipman 100% 8,696
2 Shepman 86% 415
3 Shopman 86% 239
4 Shapman 86% 197

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The surname Shipman is the most popular version of all its varients

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