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Shepfer Family History

Shepfer 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: Sheffer, Shepler, Hepfer, Shelfer, Shepherd, Shearer, Hupfer, Toepfer

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Where is the Shepfer family from?

You can see how Shepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shepfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shepfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shepfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepfer 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 Shepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shepfer. 100% of Shepfer women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Shepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepfer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shepfer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shepfer. For the veterans among your Shepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepfer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Shepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shepfer in 1968 was 91, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepfer 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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