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Tepen Family History

Tepen 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: Tegen, Teper, Teten, Tepe, Leven, Pepin, Eden, Steen, Steven, Toren

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Where is the Tepen family from?

You can see how Tepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tepen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tepen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Tepen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tepen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tepen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tepen 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 Tepen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tepen. 37% of Tepen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Operator
    37%
  • Farm Helper
    28%

What Tepen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Tepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tepen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Tepen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tepen. For the veterans among your Tepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tepen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tepen in 1968 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tepen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tepen 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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