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Kepne Family History

Kepne 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: Keane, Kepner, Keene, Keune, Kenne, Kern, Senne, Ken, Kenner, Kerner

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Where is the Kepne family from?

You can see how Kepne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepne family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kepne families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kepne's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kepne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepne 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 8 census records available for the last name Kepne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kepne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kepne. For the veterans among your Kepne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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