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Geppi Family History

Geppi 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: Seppi, Gelpi, Pepi, Guppy, Repp, Epps, Gapp, Neppl, Tepp, Lepp

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Where is the Geppi family from?

You can see how Geppi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geppi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geppi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Geppi families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Geppi's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Geppi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geppi 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 Geppi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geppi. 40% of Geppi men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Geppi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geppi were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Geppi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Geppi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geppi 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Geppi. 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 187 military records available for the last name Geppi. For the veterans among your Geppi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geppi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geppi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Geppi in 1963 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geppi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geppi 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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