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Sheplan Family History

Sheplan 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: Sherman, Shean, Selan, Phelan, Sheehan, Shipman, Sheeran, Whelan

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Where is the Sheplan family from?

You can see how Sheplan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheplan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheplan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Sheplan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheplan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sheplan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheplan 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 49 census records available for the last name Sheplan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheplan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sheplan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sheplan. For the veterans among your Sheplan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheplan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Sheplan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheplan in 1985 was 76, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheplan 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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