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Sheppet Family History

Sheppet 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: Shippen, Shippey, Hepper, Stepper, Heppe, Shepley, Shepler, Schepper

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Where is the Sheppet family from?

You can see how Sheppet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheppet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheppet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sheppet families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheppet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheppet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheppet 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 72 census records available for the last name Sheppet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheppet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sheppet. 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 Sheppet. For the veterans among your Sheppet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheppet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Sheppet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sheppet in 1967 was 85, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheppet 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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