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Keepin Family History

Keepin Surname Meaning

see Kipping.

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


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Where is the Keepin family from?

You can see how Keepin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keepin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Keepin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Keepin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Keepin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Keepin families in 1891.
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What did your Keepin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keepin. 50% of Keepin men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 92% of Keepin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keepin were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Bakers Roundsman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Keepin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Keepin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keepin 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Keepin. 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 299 military records available for the last name Keepin. For the veterans among your Keepin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keepin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Keepin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keepin in 1969 was 80, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keepin 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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