Jepp History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Jepp family

The surname Jepp was first found in Oldenburg in Lower Saxony where the name Jepp was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Jepp family

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Jepp Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jepp, Jeppema, Jeepma, Chepp, Chep, Cheppa, Yep, Yek, Yepes, Jappa, Jappin, Jabbe, Jabeek, Jabach and many more.

Early Notables of the Jepp family

the Jepp family of Lower Saxony

Jepp migration to the United States +

Jepp Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jon Jepp, who settled in North Carolina in 1701
John Jepp, who arrived in Baltimore in 1799

Jepp Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Detlev Heinrich Jepp, who settled in Texas in 1852
Henry M. Jepp, who settled in Scott Co. IA in 1858
Charles F. Jepp, who settled in Scott Co. IA in 1859
Christian H. Jepp, who arrived in Scott Co. IA in 1865

Jepp migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the Third Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Third Fleet

Mr. John Jepp, (b. 1759), aged 28, English settler convicted in London on 8th December 1784, sentenced for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Alexander" leaving in 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1788 1

Sources +

Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships