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Jeppson Family History

Jeppson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish Jeppsen. Possibly also an altered form of English Jepson.

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


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Where is the Jeppson family from?

You can see how Jeppson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeppson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jeppson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Jeppson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jeppson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jeppson families in 1911.
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What did your Jeppson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeppson. 27% of Jeppson men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Jeppson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeppson were Clerk and Beauty Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Beauty Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeppson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeppson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeppson. 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 586 military records available for the last name Jeppson. For the veterans among your Jeppson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeppson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jeppson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jeppson in 1951 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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