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Shepis Family History

Shepis Surname 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: Schepis, Chevis, Shein, Heis, Shukis, Schepps, Sheats, Shipps, Sheets

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Where is the Shepis family from?

You can see how Shepis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shepis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shepis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shepis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shepis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Store Clerk
    100%

What Shepis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Shepis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shepis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shepis. For the veterans among your Shepis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Shepis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shepis in 1964 was 64, and 56 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shepis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepis 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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