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Shapard Family History

Shapard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shepherd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shapard family from?

You can see how Shapard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shapard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shapard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Shapard families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shapard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shapard families in 1891.
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What did your Shapard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shapard. 100% of Shapard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shapard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shapard 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Shapard. 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 432 military records available for the last name Shapard. For the veterans among your Shapard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shapard lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Shapard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1940. The average life expectancy for Shapard in 1940 was 100, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shapard 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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