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Keppest Family History

Keppest 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: Tempest, Keppen, Reppert, Kippes, Keppel, Koppes, Leppert, Geppert

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Where is the Keppest family from?

You can see how Keppest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppest family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Keppest families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keppest's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Keppest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keppest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Keppest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppest 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Keppest. 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 Keppest. For the veterans among your Keppest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppest lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppest 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keppest

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