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Kappner Family History

Kappner 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: Kappler, Kapper, Kapner, Kapsner, Kopper, Kappel, Kapler, Kastner

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Where is the Kappner family from?

You can see how Kappner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kappner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kappner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kappner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappner 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 Kappner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kappner. 60% of Kappner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kappner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Kappner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappner 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Kappner. 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 826 military records available for the last name Kappner. For the veterans among your Kappner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kappner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kappner in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kappner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappner 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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