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Shepeard Family History

Shepeard Surname Meaning

see Shepherd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shepeard family from?

You can see how Shepeard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepeard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepeard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shepeard families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shepeard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shepeard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepeard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shepeard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shepeard. 54% of Shepeard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shepeard women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shepeard were Farming and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Shepeard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shepeard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepeard 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Shepeard. 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 168 military records available for the last name Shepeard. For the veterans among your Shepeard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepeard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shepeard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shepeard in 1962 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepeard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepeard 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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