Nepper Family History

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Nepper Name Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a wheelwright, from Middle High German nebeger ‘pointed iron tool’ (for drilling a wheel hub). Altered spelling of German Knepper. Dutch: variant of Napper.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lepper, Pepper, Tepper, Nopper, Napper, Neeper, Hepper, Kapper

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Nepper Family Origin

Where is the Nepper family from?

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You can see how Nepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nepper families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Nepper families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nepper's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nepper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nepper Family Occupations

What did your Nepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultractons and Auenn were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Nepper.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Cultractons
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Auenn
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Nepper Historical Records

What Nepper family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Nepper. 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 Card

There are 322 military records available for the last name Nepper. For the veterans among your Nepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nepper Life Expectancy

What is the average Nepper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nepper in 1961 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nepper 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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