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Shephe Family History

Shephe 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: Sheehe, Sheehy, Shepherd, Sepe, Heppe, Shere, Shepley, Stephen

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Where is the Shephe family from?

You can see how Shephe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shephe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shephe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Shephe families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Shephe's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shephe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shephe 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 323 census records available for the last name Shephe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shephe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shephe. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shephe. For the veterans among your Shephe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shephe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Shephe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shephe in 1975 was 49, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shephe 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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