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Steperd Family History

Steperd 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: Sheperd, Steer, Shepherd, Stemper, Steuer, Stepper, Steger, Stever

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Where is the Steperd family from?

You can see how Steperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steperd family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Steperd family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steperd's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Steperd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steperd 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 20 census records available for the last name Steperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steperd 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Steperd. 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 Steperd. For the veterans among your Steperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steperd lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Steperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steperd in 1978 was 56, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steperd 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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