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Shepper Family History

Shepper Name 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: Hepper, Stepper, Shepler, Schepper, Shipper, Shepperd, Klepper

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Where is the Shepper family from?

You can see how Shepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shepper families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shepper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shepper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shepper. 24% of Shepper men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Shepper women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shepper were Farm Helper and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepper 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Shepper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Shepper. For the veterans among your Shepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shepper in 1961 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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