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Kepper Family History

Kepper 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: Klepper, Pepper, Kopper, Keiper, Kipper, Kemper, Kupper, Lepper

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Where is the Kepper family from?

You can see how Kepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kepper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Kepper families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kepper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kepper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepper 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 Kepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kepper. 45% of Kepper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    45%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Gown Machinist
    23%

What Kepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepper 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Kepper. 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 445 military records available for the last name Kepper. For the veterans among your Kepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kepper in 1964 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepper 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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