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Shepperd Family History

Shepperd Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shepherd.

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


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Where is the Shepperd family from?

You can see how Shepperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepperd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepperd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 303 Shepperd families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Shepperd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shepperd families in 1891.
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What did your Shepperd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shepperd. 13% of Shepperd men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Shepperd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shepperd were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Shepperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepperd 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Shepperd. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Shepperd. For the veterans among your Shepperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepperd lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shepperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shepperd in 1958 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepperd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepperd 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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