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Kreplin Family History

Kreplin 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: Kroeplin, Koplin, Crellin, Kreiling, Breslin, Kresin, Kaelin, Kemplin

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Where is the Kreplin family from?

You can see how Kreplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreplin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kreplin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreplin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreplin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreplin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreplin. 25% of Kreplin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laboring
    25%
  • Baker
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
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What Kreplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Kreplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreplin 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kreplin. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kreplin. For the veterans among your Kreplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreplin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kreplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kreplin in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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