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Shepelman Family History

Shepelman 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: Siegelman, Steelman, Seelman, Speelman, Shellman, Shelman, Sheneman

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Where is the Shepelman family from?

You can see how Shepelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shepelman family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepelman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shepelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepelman 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 4 census records available for the last name Shepelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepelman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shepelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shepelman. For the veterans among your Shepelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepelman lifespan?

Average Shepelman life expectancy in 1978 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepelman 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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