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Nepsey Family History

Nepsey 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: Kelsey, Newey, Lipsey, Nesser, Neese, Dempsey, Neeser, Apsey, Nepper

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Where is the Nepsey family from?

You can see how Nepsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nepsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nepsey family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nepsey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nepsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepsey 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 33 census records available for the last name Nepsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepsey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nepsey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nepsey. For the veterans among your Nepsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepsey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nepsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nepsey in 1971 was 67, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nepsey 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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