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Gepes Family History

Gepes 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: Yepes, Epes, Kepes, Giles, Gates, Lees, Gee, Hees, Mewes, Geyer

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Where is the Gepes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepes 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 Gepes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gepes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gepes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gepes. For the veterans among your Gepes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gepes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gepes in 1971 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepes 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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