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Shpherd Family History

Shpherd 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: Shepherd, Syphers, Sopher, Sypher, Sheperd, Shepheard, Shephard

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Where is the Shpherd family from?

You can see how Shpherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shpherd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shpherd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Shpherd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shpherd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shpherd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shpherd 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 99 census records available for the last name Shpherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shpherd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shpherd. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shpherd. For the veterans among your Shpherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shpherd lifespan?

Average Shpherd life expectancy in 1962 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shpherd 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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