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Zepp Family History

Zepp Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Zapp.

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


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Where is the Zepp family from?

You can see how Zepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Zepp families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zepp's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zepp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zepp 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 Zepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zepp. 16% of Zepp men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Zepp women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zepp were Clerk and Machine 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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    7%

What Zepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Zepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zepp 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Zepp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zepp. For the veterans among your Zepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zepp lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Zepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zepp in 1943 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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