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Shephin Family History

Shephin 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: Sheehan, Sherrin, Shein, Shevlin, Sutphin, Stephan, Sherwin, Stephen

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Where is the Shephin family from?

You can see how Shephin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shephin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shephin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shephin families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shephin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shephin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shephin 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 9 census records available for the last name Shephin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shephin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shephin. 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 Shephin. For the veterans among your Shephin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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