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Shepson Family History

Shepson 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: Sheldon, Stenson, Sampson, Shenton, Shelton, Shipton, Simpson, Henson

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Where is the Shepson family from?

You can see how Shepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Shepson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shepson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shepson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shepson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Shepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shepson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shepson. For the veterans among your Shepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Shepson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shepson in 1973 was 87, and 91 in 2002.

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