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Kepfer Family History

Kepfer 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: Kipfer, Kapfer, Kupfer, Kopfer, Klepfer, Keifer, Kepler, Kepner

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Where is the Kepfer family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kepfer. 50% of Kepfer men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Kepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepfer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kepfer. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kepfer. For the veterans among your Kepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kepfer in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepfer 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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