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Shepp Family History

Shepp Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schepp and also of Schöpf (see Schopf and Schoepf ). Compare Sheff .

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


Similar surnames: Shelp, Shupp, Shenk, Sheek, Chopp, Shein, Shew, Shoop, Sepp, Slemp

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Where is the Shepp family from?

You can see how Shepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Shepp families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Shepp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shepp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shepp. 20% of Shepp men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Shepp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shepp were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepp 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Shepp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 649 military records available for the last name Shepp. For the veterans among your Shepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shepp in 1958 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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