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Krepper Family History

Krepper 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: Klepper, Knepper, Kuepper, Pepper, Kopper, Knapper, Kreiter, Klapper

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Where is the Krepper family from?

You can see how Krepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krepper family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Krepper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Krepper family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Krepper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krepper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krepper 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 Krepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krepper. 25% of Krepper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krepper women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Krepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Krepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krepper 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Krepper. 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 226 military records available for the last name Krepper. For the veterans among your Krepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krepper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Krepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krepper in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krepper 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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