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Cepin Name Meaning

Hispanic (Dominican Republic): perhaps a nickname derived from Spanish cepo ‘track’ of uncertain motivation. Slovenian (Čepin): perhaps a nickname derived from čepeti ‘to squat’ possibly denoting a stay-at-home. Alternatively a nickname derived from čep ‘bung peg’.

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


Similar surnames: Pepin, Chopin, Cain, Melin, Lewin, Pepi, Chin, Wein, Cerino, Levin

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Where is the Cepin family from?

You can see how Cepin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Cepin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Cepin family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cepin's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Cepin families in 1880.
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What did your Cepin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cepin. 100% of Cepin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Cepin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepin 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Cepin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Cepin. For the veterans among your Cepin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cepin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cepin in 1973 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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