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Jeppeson Family History

Jeppeson 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: Jepperson, Jeppson, Jeppesen, Jepson, Epperson, Jesperson, Jeppsen

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Where is the Jeppeson family from?

You can see how Jeppeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeppeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeppeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Jeppeson families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jeppeson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jeppeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeppeson 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 Jeppeson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Rancher
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Jeppeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeppeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeppeson 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Jeppeson. 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 108 military records available for the last name Jeppeson. For the veterans among your Jeppeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeppeson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jeppeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jeppeson in 1963 was 77, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeppeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeppeson 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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