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Kepf Family History

Kepf 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: Kopf, Zepf, Kepp, Kempf, Keef, Koepf, Kopp, Kemp, Leaf, Kern

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Where is the Kepf family from?

You can see how Kepf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kepf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kepf families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kepf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kepf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepf 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 Kepf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Kepf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Kepf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepf 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kepf. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kepf. For the veterans among your Kepf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kepf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kepf in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepf 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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