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Nepson Family History

Nepson 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: Nelson, Neeson, Jepson, Neason, Nesson, Newson, Benson, Elson, Lipson

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Where is the Nepson family from?

You can see how Nepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nepson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Nepson families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nepson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nepson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepson 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 Nepson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Nepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nepson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nepson. For the veterans among your Nepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Nepson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nepson in 1980 was 75, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nepson 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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