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Kepner Family History

Kepner Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a maker of cloaks and hoods, a variant of Kepler.

This surname is very rare in Germany where it is more commonly spelled Keppner.

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


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Where is the Kepner family from?

You can see how Kepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kepner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kepner families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kepner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kepner families in 1911.
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What did your Kepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kepner. 100% of Kepner men worked as a Rancher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Rancher
    100%

What Kepner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepner 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kepner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kepner. For the veterans among your Kepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kepner in 1953 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kepner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepner 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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