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Kepperd Family History

Kepperd 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: Klepper, Pepper, Kopper, Keiper, Kipper, Kemper, Kupper, Kappers

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Where is the Kepperd family from?

You can see how Kepperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepperd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kepperd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kepperd families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kepperd's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kepperd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepperd 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 20 census records available for the last name Kepperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepperd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kepperd. 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 Kepperd. For the veterans among your Kepperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepperd lifespan?

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