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Meppen Family History

Meppen 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, Deppen, Pepper, Tippen, Lepper, Kempen, Hepper, Kappen

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Where is the Meppen family from?

You can see how Meppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meppen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Meppen families living in Kent. This was about 78% of all the recorded Meppen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Meppen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meppen 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 Meppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meppen. 56% of Meppen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Meppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Meppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meppen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Meppen. 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 520 military records available for the last name Meppen. For the veterans among your Meppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meppen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meppen in 1966 was 89, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meppen 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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