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Gepper Family History

Gepper 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: Pepper, Lepper, Hepper, Nepper, Tepper, Gepner, Geppert, Geller

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Where is the Gepper family from?

You can see how Gepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gepper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gepper families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gepper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gepper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepper 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 Gepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gepper. 100% of Gepper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Gepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepper 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gepper. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gepper. For the veterans among your Gepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepper lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gepper in 1972 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepper 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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