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Jepson Family History

Jepson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and North German Jepsen. English: patronymic meaning ‘son of Jepp’ a Middle English pet form of Geoffrey.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jepson family from?

You can see how Jepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jepson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jepson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 793 Jepson families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jepson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jepson families in 1891.
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What did your Jepson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jepson. 12% of Jepson men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Jepson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jepson were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Jepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jepson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Jepson. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Jepson. For the veterans among your Jepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jepson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jepson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jepson in 1942 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jepson 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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