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Kepess Family History

Kepess 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: Kepes, Kress, Keyes, Repass, Kees, Kniess, Keepers, Yepes, Kless

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepess 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 14 census records available for the last name Kepess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepess 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kepess. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kepess. For the veterans among your Kepess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepess lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Kepess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kepess in 1993 was 79, and 93 in 2002.

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