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Shepherson Family History

Shepherson Surname Meaning

see Shepherdson.

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


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Where is the Shepherson family from?

You can see how Shepherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepherson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shepherson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shepherson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Shepherson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Shepherson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Shepherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepherson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shepherson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shepherson. For the veterans among your Shepherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepherson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Shepherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shepherson in 1973 was 89, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepherson 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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