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Kaapke Family History

Kaapke Surname 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: Kaake, Kapke, Knapke, Kaske, Haake, Kracke, Kampe, Krape, Laake

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Where is the Kaapke family from?

You can see how Kaapke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaapke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaapke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kaapke families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaapke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kaapke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaapke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kaapke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaapke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kaapke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Kaapke. For the veterans among your Kaapke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaapke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kaapke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kaapke in 1967 was 70, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaapke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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