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Shepka Family History

Shepka 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: Stepka, Chupka, Sheikh, Shera, Shonka, Rzepka, Shea, Shenk, Stupka

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Where is the Shepka family from?

You can see how Shepka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shepka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shepka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Shepka families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Shepka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shepka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shepka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Shepka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shepka 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shepka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shepka. For the veterans among your Shepka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shepka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shepka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shepka in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shepka 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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