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Nephen Family History

Nephen 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: Nephew, Nepper, Keppen, Nessen, Neher, Neisen, Nebgen, Jepsen, Bechen

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Where is the Nephen family from?

You can see how Nephen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nephen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nephen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Nephen families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nephen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nephen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nephen 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 290 census records available for the last name Nephen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nephen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nephen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nephen. For the veterans among your Nephen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nephen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Nephen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nephen in 1980 was 76, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nephen 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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