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Jeppe Family History

Jeppe 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: Heppe, Reppe, Deppe, Peppe, Happe, Pepper, Lippe, Jesse, Huppe, Hoppe

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Where is the Jeppe family from?

You can see how Jeppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Jeppe families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jeppe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeppe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeppe 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 Jeppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeppe. 43% of Jeppe 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Jeppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeppe 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Jeppe. 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 199 military records available for the last name Jeppe. For the veterans among your Jeppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeppe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jeppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jeppe in 1959 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeppe 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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