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Nepps Family History

Nepps 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: Epps, Neppl, Nipps, Ness, Napp, Apps, Nemes, Copps, Repp, Neves

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Where is the Nepps family from?

You can see how Nepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nepps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Nepps families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nepps's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Nepps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nepps ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Nepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepps 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nepps. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nepps. For the veterans among your Nepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepps lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Nepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nepps in 1976 was 74, and 64 in 1996.

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