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Jeppen Family History

Jeppen 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: Keppen, Jepsen, Jeppsen, Deppen, Pepper, Tippen, Lepper, Kempen

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Where is the Jeppen family from?

You can see how Jeppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeppen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jeppen family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeppen's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Jeppen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jeppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeppen 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 Jeppen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jeppen. For the veterans among your Jeppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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