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Kapff Family History

Kapff 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: Kopf, Koff, Kapp, Karpf, Kapfer, Kampf, Krapf, Hauff, Gaff, Kaps

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Where is the Kapff family from?

You can see how Kapff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapff families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kapff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kapff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kapff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapff 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 Kapff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapff. 100% of Kapff men worked as a Fireman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kapff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapff 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Kapff. 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 561 military records available for the last name Kapff. For the veterans among your Kapff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Kapff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kapff in 1952 was 42, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapff 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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