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Kepney Family History

Kepney 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: Keaney, Kepner, Keeney, Kepley, Kenney, Kerney, Cerney, Kenner

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Where is the Kepney family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kepney. 100% of Kepney 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 Kepney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kepney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kepney. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kepney. For the veterans among your Kepney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kepney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kepney in 1967 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepney 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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