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Keppel Family History

Keppel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Käppel (see Kappel).

Dutch (also Van Keppel): habitational name for someone from Hoog- and Laag-Keppel in Gelderland.

Altered form of German Köppel (see Koppel).

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


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Where is the Keppel family from?

You can see how Keppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Keppel families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Keppel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keppel families in 1891.
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What did your Keppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keppel. 34% of Keppel men worked as a Private Means and 79% of Keppel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keppel were Civil Servant (retired) and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Civil Servant (retired)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Keppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keppel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Keppel. For the veterans among your Keppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keppel in 1949 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppel 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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