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Keppy Family History

Keppy Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Keppie a habitational name from Kippo in Kingsbarns (Fife).

The placename may be from Gaelic ceap ‘block mound’ with a placename forming suffix or from ceapach ‘tillage plot’.

This variant is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Keppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keppy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keppy families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Keppy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keppy families in 1891.
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What did your Keppy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keppy. 100% of Keppy 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 984 census records available for the last name Keppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppy 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Keppy. 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 81 military records available for the last name Keppy. For the veterans among your Keppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keppy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Keppy in 1963 was 64, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppy 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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