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Kepe Family History

Kepe 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: Sepe, Kipe, Kope, Kepp, Kempe, Pepe, Lepe, Kee, Tepe, Kepes

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Where is the Kepe family from?

You can see how Kepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kepe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Kepe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kepe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kepe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepe 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 Kepe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepe 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kepe. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kepe. For the veterans among your Kepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Kepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kepe in 1971 was 83, and 66 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepe 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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