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Shepner Family History

Shepner 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: Shepler, Hepner, Depner, Scheiner, Henner, Shepherd, Shearer, Spenner

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Where is the Shepner family from?

You can see how Shepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shepner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shepner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shepner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shepner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepner 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 106 census records available for the last name Shepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shepner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shepner. For the veterans among your Shepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1971, in the United States, Shepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shepner in 1968 was 83, and 89 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepner 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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