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Keppen Family History

Keppen Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish and Dutch Coppens. Altered form of German Köppen (see Koeppen).

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


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Where is the Keppen family from?

You can see how Keppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Keppen families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keppen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keppen families in 1911.
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What did your Keppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keppen. 40% of Keppen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Keppen women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Keppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppen 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Keppen. 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 196 military records available for the last name Keppen. For the veterans among your Keppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Keppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Keppen in 1949 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keppen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppen 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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