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Jepp Family History

Jepp Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Jep(p) Gep(pe) a pet form of Geoffrey. Compare Jupp.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jepp family from?

You can see how Jepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jepp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Jepp families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Jepp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jepp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jepp 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 Jepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jepp. 30% of Jepp men worked as a Bricklayer Heavy Worker and 91% of Jepp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jepp were Bus Conductor and Domestic Help.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer Heavy Worker
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • Cowman
    20%
  • Bus Conductor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Help
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jepp 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Jepp. 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 207 military records available for the last name Jepp. For the veterans among your Jepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jepp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jepp in 1967 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jepp 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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