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Kepple Family History

Kepple Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Köppel (see Koeppel) or of South German Köpple a cognate of Koeppel.

Americanized form of German or Dutch Keppel.

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


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Where is the Kepple family from?

You can see how Kepple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kepple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Kepple families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kepple's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kepple families in 1891.
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What did your Kepple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kepple. 100% of Kepple 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kepple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepple 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Kepple. 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 Kepple. For the veterans among your Kepple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepple lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kepple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kepple in 1955 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepple 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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