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Kerpens Family History

Kerpens 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: Karpen, Kempen, Kerper, Keppen, Mergens, Jergens, Hermens, Keepers

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Where is the Kerpens family from?

You can see how Kerpens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerpens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kerpens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerpens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerpens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kerpens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerpens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kerpens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerpens. For the veterans among your Kerpens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerpens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerpens

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