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Jeppesen Family History

Jeppesen Name Meaning

Danish: patronymic from Jeppe a pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jeppsen, Jeppson, Jepson, Jessen, Jenssen, Bergesen, Jepsen

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Where is the Jeppesen family from?

You can see how Jeppesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeppesen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeppesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Jeppesen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jeppesen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Jeppesen families in 1911.
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What did your Jeppesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeppesen. 36% of Jeppesen men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Jeppesen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeppesen were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jeppesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeppesen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeppesen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 683 military records available for the last name Jeppesen. For the veterans among your Jeppesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeppesen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jeppesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jeppesen in 1952 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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