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Tepe Family History

Tepe Name Meaning

North German and East Frisian: variant of Tebbe . This surname is rare in East Frisia. Turkish: ornamental or topographic name from tepe ‘hill peak’.

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


Similar surnames: Tepp, Heye, Tepper, Temme, Beye, Tye, Tape, Zepf, Tear, Teer

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Where is the Tepe family from?

You can see how Tepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tepe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tepe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tepe families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tepe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tepe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tepe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tepe. 31% of Tepe men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Tepe women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tepe were Mechanic and Comptometer Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Comptometer Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tepe 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Tepe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 865 military records available for the last name Tepe. For the veterans among your Tepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tepe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tepe in 1955 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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