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Kepner Family History

Kepner Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a maker of cloaks and hoods a variant of Kepler . This surname is very rare in Germany where it is more commonly spelled Keppner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kepler, Kelner, Kerner, Benner, Kempner, Kemner, Depner, Gepner

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Where is the Kepner family from?

You can see how Kepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kepner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kepner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Kepner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kepner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kepner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kepner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kepner. 18% of Kepner men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kepner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kepner were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kepner 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kepner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kepner. For the veterans among your Kepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kepner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kepner in 1953 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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