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Shepela Family History

Shepela 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: Sepeda, Shewell, Sheperd, Sheely, Stella, Sheehy, Siegel, Sewell

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Where is the Shepela family from?

You can see how Shepela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shepela family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shepela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepela 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 Shepela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Schoolteacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shepela. 100% of Shepela men worked as a Schoolteacher.

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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

  • Schoolteacher
    100%

What Shepela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Shepela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepela 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shepela. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shepela. For the veterans among your Shepela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Shepela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shepela in 1969 was 74, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepela 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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