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Origins of the Shepards surname

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    In 1921, most Shepardses lived in northern-ireland

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    What are the most common Shepards first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Shepardses

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    Common female occupations for Shepardses in 1921

    Housekeeper

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    Housemaid Domestic

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    Laundress

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    Maid

    1

    Net Folder

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    Common male occupations for Shepardses in 1921

    Ag Laborer

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    Agricultral Labourer

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    Farm Labourer

    1

    Farmer Of 27 Acrs

    1

    Painter

    1

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