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Kep Family History

Kep 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: Kemp, Ken, Ker, Kew, Keep, Keip, Kelp, Kem, Kip, Kepp

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Where is the Kep family from?

You can see how Kep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kep family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kep's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kep 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 Kep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kep. 100% of Kep men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Kep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Kep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kep 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Kep. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kep. For the veterans among your Kep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kep lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Kep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kep in 1975 was 86, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kep 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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