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Zeplin Family History

Zeplin 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: Zeglin, Eplin, Berlin, Melin, Pepin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Belin

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Where is the Zeplin family from?

You can see how Zeplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeplin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeplin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Zeplin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeplin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeplin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeplin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeplin. 30% of Zeplin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zeplin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Zeplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Zeplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeplin 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Zeplin. 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 123 military records available for the last name Zeplin. For the veterans among your Zeplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeplin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Zeplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zeplin in 1953 was 49, and 85 in 2003.

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