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Kapperman Family History

Kapperman 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: Kappenman, Kappelman, Kupperman, Koppelman, Appelman, Kupferman

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Where is the Kapperman family from?

You can see how Kapperman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kapperman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kapperman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Kapperman families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kapperman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kapperman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kapperman 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 Kapperman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kapperman. 53% of Kapperman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kapperman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kapperman were Farming and 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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kapperman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Kapperman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapperman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kapperman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kapperman. For the veterans among your Kapperman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapperman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kapperman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kapperman in 1956 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kapperman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kapperman 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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