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Kepel Family History

Kepel 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: Kopel, Keel, Kegel, Kesel, Keppel, Kapel, Kempel, Kepes, Kiel, Peel

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Where is the Kepel family from?

You can see how Kepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kepel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kepel families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kepel's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kepel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Kepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepel 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Kepel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Kepel. For the veterans among your Kepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepel lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Kepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kepel in 1992 was 62, and 26 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepel 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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