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Neppen Family History

Neppen Name 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: Nepper, Keppen, Deppen, Pepper, Napper, Tippen, Lepper, Kempen

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Where is the Neppen family from?

You can see how Neppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neppen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Neppen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Neppen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Neppen families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neppen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Neppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neppen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Neppen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Neppen. For the veterans among your Neppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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