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Nepp Family History

Nepp 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: Napp, Repp, Neppl, Tepp, Nipp, Lepp, Kepp, Depp, Sepp, Epp

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Where is the Nepp family from?

You can see how Nepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nepp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nepp family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nepp's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Nepp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepp 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 Nepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nepp. 34% of Nepp men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nepp women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nepp were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Nepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepp 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Nepp. 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 223 military records available for the last name Nepp. For the veterans among your Nepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nepp in 1967 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nepp 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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