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Keppner Family History

Keppner Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Kepner.

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


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Where is the Keppner family from?

You can see how Keppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keppner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Keppner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keppner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Keppner families in 1871.
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What did your Keppner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keppner. 35% of Keppner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keppner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keppner were Construction Worker and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Construction Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%

What Keppner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Keppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppner 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Keppner. 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 321 military records available for the last name Keppner. For the veterans among your Keppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keppner in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keppner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppner 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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