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Keppinger Family History

Keppinger 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: Kleppinger, Koppinger, Keplinger, Eppinger, Coppinger, Kesinger

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Where is the Keppinger family from?

You can see how Keppinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keppinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Keppinger families living in Oregon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Keppinger's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Keppinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keppinger 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 Keppinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keppinger. 60% of Keppinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Keppinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Keppinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keppinger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Keppinger. 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 89 military records available for the last name Keppinger. For the veterans among your Keppinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keppinger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Keppinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Keppinger in 1941 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keppinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keppinger 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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