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Keepler Family History

Keepler Surname 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: Keeler, Kepler, Kempler, Keebler, Keesler, Keppler, Keller, Klepper

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Where is the Keepler family from?

You can see how Keepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keepler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keepler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keepler family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Keepler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keepler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keepler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keepler. 31% of Keepler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keepler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keepler were Labor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Keepler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Keepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keepler 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Keepler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Keepler. For the veterans among your Keepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keepler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Keepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Keepler in 1963 was 85, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keepler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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