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Keipes Family History

Keipes 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: Keiper, Kepes, Keitel, Kiper, Kemper, Keyes, Kempen, Pipes, Heikes

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Where is the Keipes family from?

You can see how Keipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keipes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keipes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Keipes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Keipes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Keipes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keipes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keipes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keipes. 100% of Keipes 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Keipes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keipes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Keipes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Keipes. For the veterans among your Keipes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keipes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1993, in the United States, Keipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Keipes in 1953 was 80, and 82 in 1993.

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