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Gepner Family History

Gepner Surname Meaning

German: probably an unrounded variant of Göpner a variant of Göppner from a short form of one of the many ancient Germanic personal names formed with got ‘god’ or gōd ‘good’.

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


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Where is the Gepner family from?

You can see how Gepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gepner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gepner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Gepner families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gepner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gepner families in 1911.
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What did your Gepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gepner. 28% of Gepner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gepner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gepner were Truck Driver and Helper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Gepner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gepner 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gepner. 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 217 military records available for the last name Gepner. For the veterans among your Gepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gepner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gepner in 1958 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gepner 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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