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Kepen Family History

Kepen 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: Kempen, Keppen, Keen, Kemen, Kepes, Leven, Pepin, Kampen, Eden, Kern

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Where is the Kepen family from?

You can see how Kepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kepen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kepen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kepen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kepen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepen 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 96 census records available for the last name Kepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kepen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kepen. For the veterans among your Kepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Kepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kepen in 1971 was 69, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepen 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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