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Chepard Family History

Chepard 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: Shepard, Chenard, Chard, Sheard, Heard, Henard, Theard, Herard

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Where is the Chepard family from?

You can see how Chepard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chepard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chepard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chepard family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chepard's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Chepard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chepard 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 83 census records available for the last name Chepard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chepard 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chepard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chepard. For the veterans among your Chepard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chepard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Chepard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Chepard in 1965 was 86, and 75 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chepard 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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