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Kiepert Family History

Kiepert Name 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: Kieper, Kispert, Kiefer, Kiper, Klippert, Kipper, Lippert, Nippert

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Where is the Kiepert family from?

You can see how Kiepert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiepert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiepert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kiepert families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiepert's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiepert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiepert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiepert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiepert. 25% of Kiepert men worked as a Labor and 100% of Kiepert women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Kiepert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiepert 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kiepert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 330 military records available for the last name Kiepert. For the veterans among your Kiepert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiepert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kiepert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kiepert in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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