Origins of the Shepard surname
About the Shepards
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Interesting facts about Shepard
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shepard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Shepard first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shepards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shepards in 1921
Dressmaker
46
House Servant
31
Living On Own Means
31
Laundress
28
Domestic Servant
26
Common male occupations for Shepards in 1921
Master
255
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
84
Farm Hands
68
Agricultural Labourer
59
Farmer
55
