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Neppes Family History

Neppes 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, Eppes, Pepper, Napper, Nemes, Epps, Lepper, Neves, Hepper

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Where is the Neppes family from?

You can see how Neppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neppes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Neppes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Neppes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neppes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neppes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neppes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neppes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Neppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neppes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Neppes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Neppes. For the veterans among your Neppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neppes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Neppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neppes in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 1998.

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