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Kaeppner Family History

Kaeppner 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: Klepper, Kappler, Kempner, Heppner, Kapper, Knepper, Kepner, Kapner

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Where is the Kaeppner family from?

You can see how Kaeppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeppner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaeppner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kaeppner families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaeppner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaeppner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeppner 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 57 census records available for the last name Kaeppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeppner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kaeppner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kaeppner. For the veterans among your Kaeppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeppner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaeppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaeppner in 1964 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaeppner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeppner 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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