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Kaplet Family History

Kaplet 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, Kaple, Kaplan, Mallet, Kappel, Kaplon, Kale, Kamler, Kappler

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Where is the Kaplet family from?

You can see how Kaplet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaplet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaplet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaplet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplet 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 Kaplet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaplet. 100% of Kaplet men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kaplet women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kaplet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kaplet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kaplet. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kaplet. For the veterans among your Kaplet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplet lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Kaplet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaplet in 1980 was 70, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaplet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplet 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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