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Kapelner Family History

Kapelner 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: Kapler, Kelner, Kappler, Kaelber, Capener, Kapner, Kappeler, Kapsner

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Where is the Kapelner family from?

You can see how Kapelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapelner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kapelner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapelner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kapelner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapelner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kapelner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kapelner. 100% of Kapelner women worked as a Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

What Kapelner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kapelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapelner 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kapelner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kapelner. For the veterans among your Kapelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapelner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kapelner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kapelner in 1963 was 79, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapelner 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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