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Shepler Family History

Shepler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schepler a northern variant of Scheffler.

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


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Where is the Shepler family from?

You can see how Shepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shepler families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shepler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shepler families in 1891.
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What did your Shepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shepler. 100% of Shepler 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Shepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepler 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 Shepler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shepler. For the veterans among your Shepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shepler in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepler 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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