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Shepman Family History

Shepman 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: Sherman, Shipman, Schepman, Shelman, Shewman, Selman, Hetman, Herman

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Where is the Shepman family from?

You can see how Shepman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shepman families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Shepman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shepman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shepman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shepman. 100% of Shepman 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%

What Shepman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shepman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepman 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Shepman. 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 137 military records available for the last name Shepman. For the veterans among your Shepman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Shepman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shepman in 1966 was 65, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepman 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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