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Kappias Family History

Kappias 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: Kappas, Kappers, Kappus, Zappia, Pappas, Karpiak, Kappes, Appiah

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Where is the Kappias family from?

You can see how Kappias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappias family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Kappias families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kappias's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kappias families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Kappias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappias 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kappias. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kappias. For the veterans among your Kappias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappias lifespan?

Average Kappias life expectancy in 1996 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappias 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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