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Zeps Family History

Zeps 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: Zepf, Zepp, Zeis, Zens, Reis, Zeno, Lees, Ness, Meis, Hees

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Where is the Zeps family from?

You can see how Zeps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeps family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zeps's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Zeps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeps 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 116 census records available for the last name Zeps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeps 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zeps. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zeps. For the veterans among your Zeps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeps lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Zeps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zeps in 1975 was 78, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeps 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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