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Nep Family History

Nep 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: Ney, New, Nee, Neu, Nez, Yep, Ned, He, Wei, Lee

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Where is the Nep family from?

You can see how Nep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nep family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nep's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Nep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nep 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 Nep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nep. 100% of Nep men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nep 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Nep. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nep. For the veterans among your Nep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nep lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Nep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nep in 1972 was 68, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nep 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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