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Keppert Family History

Keppert 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: Reppert, Leppert, Geppert, Eppert, Klepper, Pepper, Kopper, Klippert

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Where is the Keppert family from?

You can see how Keppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Keppert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Keppert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Keppert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keppert. 34% of Keppert men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

What Keppert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Keppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppert 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Keppert. 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 43 military records available for the last name Keppert. For the veterans among your Keppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keppert in 1967 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keppert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppert 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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