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Geppert Name Meaning

German:: from a variant of the personal name Göpfert (see Goepfert ). variant of Gebhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Leppert, Tepper, Goepfert, Gessert, Huppert, Pepper, Ruppert, Gebert

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Where is the Geppert family from?

You can see how Geppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geppert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geppert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Geppert family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Geppert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Geppert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geppert. 19% of Geppert men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Geppert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geppert were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geppert 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Geppert. 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 Geppert. For the veterans among your Geppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geppert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Geppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geppert in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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