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Kepplin Family History

Kepplin 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: Kemplin, Kopplin, Koplin, Keppen, Templin, Kerlin, Kepple, Kaplin

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Where is the Kepplin family from?

You can see how Kepplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepplin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kepplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kepplin family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kepplin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Kepplin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepplin 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 Kepplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kepplin. 50% of Kepplin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kepplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Kepplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepplin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kepplin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kepplin. For the veterans among your Kepplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepplin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kepplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kepplin in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepplin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepplin 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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