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Shupperd Family History

Shupperd 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: Shepperd, Shepherd, Schuppert, Shupert, Shipper, Huppert, Sheperd

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Where is the Shupperd family from?

You can see how Shupperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shupperd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shupperd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shupperd families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shupperd's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shupperd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shupperd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shupperd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shupperd. 100% of Shupperd men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Shupperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shupperd 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shupperd. 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 50 military records available for the last name Shupperd. For the veterans among your Shupperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shupperd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shupperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shupperd in 1969 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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