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Krepps Family History

Krepps Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krebs or of its Czech and Jewish variant Kreps.

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


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Where is the Krepps family from?

You can see how Krepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krepps family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Krepps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Krepps families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Krepps's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krepps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krepps 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 Krepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krepps. 19% of Krepps men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Krepps women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krepps were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Reeler
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Krepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krepps 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Krepps. 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 Krepps. For the veterans among your Krepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krepps lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Krepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Krepps in 1949 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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