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Tepps Family History

Tepps 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, Tepp, Topps, Tipps, Apps, Topp, Tapp, Copps, Repp, Neppl

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Where is the Tepps family from?

You can see how Tepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tepps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tepps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Tepps family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tepps's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tepps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tepps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tepps ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Tepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tepps 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tepps. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tepps. For the veterans among your Tepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tepps lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Tepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tepps in 1978 was 66, and 58 in 2000.

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