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Kappmeyer Family History

Kappmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Kallmeyer, Kampmeier, Kappeler, Kappler, Rappleye, Kapper

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Where is the Kappmeyer family from?

You can see how Kappmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kappmeyer families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kappmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kappmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappmeyer 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 Kappmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kappmeyer. 55% of Kappmeyer men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kappmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Kappmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappmeyer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kappmeyer. 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 119 military records available for the last name Kappmeyer. For the veterans among your Kappmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappmeyer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kappmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kappmeyer in 1953 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappmeyer 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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