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Shepa Family History

Shepa 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: Shera, Shea, Shepp, Shema, Shen, Shima, Seda, Sheng, Sera, Sena

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Where is the Shepa family from?

You can see how Shepa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shepa family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shepa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shepa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Shepa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shepa. 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 60 military records available for the last name Shepa. For the veterans among your Shepa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Shepa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shepa in 1970 was 55, and 55 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepa 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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