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Gepson Family History

Gepson 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: Getson, Jepson, Gerson, Gipson, Genson, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Lipson

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Where is the Gepson family from?

You can see how Gepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gepson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gepson family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gepson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gepson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gepson 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 Gepson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gepson. 18% of Gepson men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Gepson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gepson were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Gepson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gepson. 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 55 military records available for the last name Gepson. For the veterans among your Gepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gepson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gepson in 1965 was 56, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepson 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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