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Keppin Family History

Keppin 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: Keppen, Peppin, Pepin, Coppin, Kervin, Kempen, Kevin, Kappen, Koplin

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Where is the Keppin family from?

You can see how Keppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keppin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Keppin families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keppin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keppin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keppin 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 Keppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keppin. 100% of Keppin men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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 Hand
    100%

What Keppin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Keppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Keppin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keppin. For the veterans among your Keppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppin lifespan?

Average Keppin life expectancy in 1998 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keppin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppin 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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