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Keepen Family History

Keepen Surname Meaning

see Kipping.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keepen family from?

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

What did your Keepen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keepen. 100% of Keepen men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Keepen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keepen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Keepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keepen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Keepen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Keepen. For the veterans among your Keepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keepen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Keepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keepen in 1976 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keepen 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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