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![Show Contents]() Keyppen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Keyppen family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Keyppen surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Nuremburg, where their name rose to prominence through their involvement in the social and cultural affairs of the area. Early Origins of the Keyppen familyThe surname Keyppen was first found in Nuremburg, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which shaped modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. Early History of the Keyppen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keyppen research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Keyppen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keyppen Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Keyppen include Keypper, Keyper, Keyppen, Keyppel, Keyppele, Keyppeler, Kayper, Kaypper, Kayppel, Kayppele, Kayppeler, Kaiper, Kaipper, Kaippen, Kaippel, Kaippele, Kaippeler, Keiper, Keipper, Keippen, Keippel, Keippele, Keippeler, Keip, Keipher and many more. Early Notables of the Keyppen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Keyppen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Keyppen familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Keyppen surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Byle Keyper and Peiter Keyper both of whom arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738; Louis Keipp who was recorded as having arrived in Allegheny County, Pa. in 1853.
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