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Nepkin Family History

Nepkin 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: Nelkin, Pepin, Newlin, Nevin, Elkin, Belkin, Henkin, Lipkin, Meskin

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Where is the Nepkin family from?

You can see how Nepkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nepkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nepkin families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Nepkin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Nepkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nepkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepkin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nepkin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nepkin. For the veterans among your Nepkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepkin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Nepkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nepkin in 1945 was 36, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nepkin 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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