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Kelpien Family History

Kelpien 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: Kempen, Keppen, Kolpin, Klien, Kellen, Kelemen, Kellie, Keller, Melin

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Where is the Kelpien family from?

You can see how Kelpien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelpien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelpien families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kelpien families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kelpien's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kelpien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelpien 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 Kelpien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kelpien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Kelpien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelpien 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Kelpien. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kelpien. For the veterans among your Kelpien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelpien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Kelpien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kelpien in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kelpien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelpien 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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