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Neps Family History

Neps 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: Ness, Neis, Nees, Neas, Reis, Neve, Lees, Meis, Hees, Neal

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Where is the Neps family from?

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

There are 114 census records available for the last name Neps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neps 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Neps. 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 17 military records available for the last name Neps. For the veterans among your Neps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neps lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Neps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neps in 1976 was 85, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neps 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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