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Chephard Family History

Chephard 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: Shephard, Shepherd, Shepard, Chenard, Shepheard, Sheppard, Chard

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Where is the Chephard family from?

You can see how Chephard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chephard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chephard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Chephard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chephard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chephard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Chephard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chephard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chephard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chephard. For the veterans among your Chephard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chephard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chephard 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chephard

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