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Kaeper Family History

Kaeper 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: Kieper, Kapper, Kamper, Kaper, Kaeser, Kasper, Karper, Kaefer, Kaiser

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Where is the Kaeper family from?

You can see how Kaeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kaeper families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kaeper's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaeper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeper 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 61 census records available for the last name Kaeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeper 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kaeper. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kaeper. For the veterans among your Kaeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeper 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaeper

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