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Keplinger Family History

Keplinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kepplinger itself a variant of Köpplinger which may derive from a dynasty by the name of Kobel using -inger as a suffix of affiliation.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Keplinger family from?

You can see how Keplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keplinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Keplinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Keplinger families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Keplinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keplinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keplinger 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 Keplinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keplinger. 24% of Keplinger men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Keplinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keplinger were Farming and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Keplinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keplinger 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Keplinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keplinger. For the veterans among your Keplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keplinger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Keplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keplinger in 1944 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keplinger 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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