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Wepen Family History

Wepen 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: Leven, Wen, Wien, Pepin, Eden, Wein, Leben, Westen, Heien, Been

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Where is the Wepen family from?

You can see how Wepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wepen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wepen families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wepen's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wepen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wepen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wepen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wepen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wepen. For the veterans among your Wepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wepen

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