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Zeppa Family History

Zeppa 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: Zappa, Zepp, Repp, Epps, Kempa, Repa, Pappa, Cappa, Zera, Neppl

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Where is the Zeppa family from?

You can see how Zeppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeppa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeppa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zeppa family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeppa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zeppa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeppa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeppa. 40% of Zeppa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zeppa women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeppa were Chef and Finisher. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Chef
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%
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What Zeppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Zeppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeppa 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Zeppa. 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 143 military records available for the last name Zeppa. For the veterans among your Zeppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeppa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zeppa in 1963 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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