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Kepnes Family History

Kepnes 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: Kepner, Kernes, Kepes, Kenner, Kerner, Depner, Keane, Kelner, Kempner

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Where is the Kepnes family from?

You can see how Kepnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kepnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kepnes families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kepnes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kepnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Kepnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepnes 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kepnes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kepnes. For the veterans among your Kepnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepnes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Kepnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kepnes in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kepnes 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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