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Shepardson Family History

Shepardson Surname Meaning

English (North and East Yorkshire): from Shepherd + the patronymic suffix -son. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Shepardson family from?

You can see how Shepardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepardson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Shepardson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shepardson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shepardson families in 1891.
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What did your Shepardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shepardson. 100% of Shepardson 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Shepardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepardson 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Shepardson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shepardson. For the veterans among your Shepardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepardson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shepardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shepardson in 1950 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepardson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepardson 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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